Job Description
Murphy Research is a full-service custom market research firm known for innovative research design and consultative approach. They are seeking full-time Research Associates to assist in the development, execution, and analysis of projects for Fortune 500 companies, supporting various aspects of market assessment and brand strategy.
Responsibilities
- Utilize strong strategic thinking and analytic skill in a fast-paced and deadline-driven consulting environment
- Collaborate with a team of researchers to execute study progress against tight project deadlines
- Receive on-the-job training and mentorship in project management, data processing, questionnaire design, report writing, and research methodology
- Manage vendor relationships, oversee data collection, address quality control issues with online programs, data tables, reports, and develop PPT report charts
- Work with large data sets, ensuring attention to detail; proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is a must
- Launch and develop your career as a strong analyst, project manager, and research consultant
Skills
- You have a background in the social sciences: degree or lab experience in psychology, sociology, or anthropology preferred; you're familiar with quantitative and qualitative research methods from coursework, internships, or work experience
- You've made the decision not to pursue a career in academic research. Instead, you're eager to apply your knowledge of research methods toward business strategies and help our clients make difficult decisions easier
- You put client-service first while maintaining high expectations for quality work under fast-paced, ever-changing, and stressful circumstances
- You delight the clients you serve and thrive when challenged by changes and new opportunities
- You understand the importance of time management and the need to prioritize as you work on several projects simultaneously
- You love teamwork and collaboration just as much as working independently
- You are skilled at engaging with colleagues and clients in a virtual environment and you don't shy away from asking a question or adding your voice to the conversation on zoom
- Your communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are points of strength
- You possess an ambitious curiosity and are self-motivated to take initiative
- You're excited about pursuing a career working with top-notch brands in an ever-changing and dynamic environment that will be as challenging as it is rewarding
- In a fast-paced and deadline-driven consulting environment, you will utilize strong strategic thinking and analytic skill
- You will collaborate with a team of researchers to execute study progress against tight project deadlines
- With strong support from senior leadership, you'll receive on-the-job training and mentorship in project management, data processing, questionnaire design, report writing, and research methodology to ensure research is of the highest quality
- Utilizing our rigorous project process you will manage vendor relationships, oversee data collection, address quality control issues with online programs, data tables, reports, and develop PPT report charts
- You will work with large data sets, so an eye for detail is key; your proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is a must!
- You will trust that career growth stems from the challenge inherent to custom market research designs - never doing the same thing twice; doing so, you'll launch and develop your career as a strong analyst, project manager, and research consultant
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid time off, in-person and virtual social activities
- Flexibility to work remotely, with a commitment to a hybrid work model
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