Location: Telecommute
Job Type: Contract
Compensation Range: $30 - 34 per hour
We are seeking a contract Market Research Analyst to help drive our quantitative research initiatives. In this role, you will focus on the end-to-end execution of survey projects-from initial questionnaire design and programming to data processing, crosstab analysis, and crafting insight-driven reports.
The ideal candidate pairs technical precision with a solid grasp of survey design methodology, alongside the self-drive to independently manage project timelines in a fast-moving environment.
Responsibilities:
Survey Programming & Design
- Draft Questionnaires: Create initial survey drafts tailored to specific research goals.
- Apply Methodology Best Practices: Ensure surveys feature logical flow, clear phrasing, and unbiased questioning.
- Program Surveys: Build and test surveys on platforms like Qualtrics or Decipher (utilizing logic, piping, and randomization).
- Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous QA testing to guarantee a flawless respondent experience.
Data Processing & Crosstabs
- Data Preparation: Clean, code, and organize datasets to prepare them for deep-dive analysis.
- Build Crosstabs: Generate structured crosstabs mapped directly to core business questions.
- Ensure Data Integrity: Perform quality checks to spot anomalies and guarantee consistency across different cuts.
Analysis & Insights Generation
- Analyze Trends: Run descriptive statistics to identify meaningful patterns, variances, and trends.
- Validate Hypotheses: Cross-reference findings against original assumptions and flag outlier data.
- Draft Insights: Turn complex, raw figures into compelling, evidence-backed business insights.
Reporting & Deliverables
- Draft Reports: Create PowerPoint or Word deliverables summarizing key takeaways.
- Visualize Data: Design clean, engaging charts and tables that make complex information easy to digest.
- Iterate: Refine and polish reports based on stakeholder and team feedback.
Project & Timeline Management
- Own Timelines: Take accountability for the schedule and milestones of your assigned projects.
- Proactive Communication: Flag potential delays or bottlenecks early and propose workarounds.
- Stay Organized: Maintain meticulously organized project files, documentation, and data outputs.
Collaborative Research Support
- Partner Internally: Collaborate with senior researchers to refine project objectives.
- Align with Business Needs: Ensure final deliverables directly address stakeholder questions.
- Peer Reviews: Participate in research reviews to elevate overall design and rigor.
Qualifications:
Survey Design & Programming Expertise
- You possess hands-on experience drafting questionnaires using industry best practices-ensuring clear language, logical progression, and unbiased phrasing. On the technical side, you are proficient in programming surveys within platforms like Qualtrics or Decipher, utilizing advanced features such as logic, piping, and randomization.
Data Processing & Analytical Capabilities
- You bring advanced Excel skills (focused on data cleaning and generating complex crosstabs) paired with experience using statistical software (such as SPSS or R). You are comfortable manipulating large-scale datasets, executing structured analysis plans, and mining raw data to uncover key trends and patterns.
Dedicated Market Research Background (2-5+ Years)
- This position requires 2 to 5+ years of direct, professional experience in market research (MR).
JOBID: 072026-139285
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At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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