Posted March 18, 2023

Asst. Proj. Director: Quant & Qual Research

Clarion Research  | New York, NY, US

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We’re seeking to add an Assistant Project Director to our Custom Quantitative and Qualitative team! This is typically an entry level role that provides substantial on-the-job training in market research. No research experience is required, though those early in their research career are encouraged to apply for this position.

This position at Clarion might be a great fit if you:
• Are intrigued by a potential career working in both quantitative* and qualitative** market research.
• Are highly curious, open-minded, a quick learner, comfortable asking questions, and enjoy puzzles and problem solving.
• Enjoy an environment that is at times fast-paced and changing, while also not getting bored completing some repetitive tasks.
• Pride yourself on being detail-oriented, efficient, and accountable.
• Are motivated and able to quickly learn about industry-specific issues across a range of fields.
• Desire to make a meaningful contribution from day one and to take on more responsibility over time.
• Would enjoy working remotely and interacting with team members virtually.
• Want to be part of a passionate, supportive team that works hard, looks out for one another, and has fun together.

If you fill this position, you can expect to:
• Be a valued member of our team, partnering in many aspects of conducting studies very early in your market research career.
• Help manage the collection of data, to ensure quality standards are met and studies are completed on schedule.
• Apply your analytic capabilities and PowerPoint skills to quickly and accurately create visually appealing charts and tables to convey research findings.
• Test questionnaire programming logic, to ensure research participants receive appropriate questions based on their responses.
• Review verbatims (open-ended responses in surveys) and code the data for analysis.
• Interact occasionally with clients and help respond to periodic client requests.
• Have many opportunities over time to learn more advanced skills, including taking the lead on questionnaire and report-writing, and potentially moderating in-depth interviews, online discussion forums, and focus groups.

Required Qualifications
• Strong quantitative skills and comfort with numbers.
• Critical thinker who asks questions, thinks ahead, and has strong problem-solving skills.
• Very strong attention to detail and highly accurate proofing skills; self-motivated to ensure work is completed correctly.
• Able to quickly and accurately create visually appealing charts and tables using PowerPoint.
• Experience with Excel.
• Solid work-ethic, trustworthy, and highly responsive to clients and co-workers.
• Able to work effectively independently, as well as when partnering with team members.
• Able to multi-task and meet tight schedules.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Flexible and open to working extra hours occasionally, when needed (we strive to keep this to a minimum).
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Business, Statistics, Communications); Associate’s degree considered if other qualifications are strong.

Not required – but highly valued…
• Any prior research experience (e.g., classes in college, an internship).
• Completed coursework in statistics.
• Interest in potentially learning to program data tables and/or surveys (though this position is not intended to be programming-intensive).
• Completion of any courses in PowerPoint and/or Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (e.g., pivot tables, vlookups, macros, advanced formulas).

This is a virtual position to be filled in the U.S. with a schedule based on East Coast hours.

Clarion offers competitive compensation including salary, generous potential bonuses, 401k with match and possible profit-sharing, medical, vision, and dental insurance, and paid time-off. We provide equipment and supplies to enable you to work from home (e.g., laptop & docking station, computer monitors, printer, office supplies, virtual phone/communications system). Dress code is casual (other than for occasional client calls and meetings). Our company culture is team-oriented, supportive, and friendly.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume AND a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position at Clarion. If you are applying for more than one of our open positions, please explain your interest in each position and let us know which you feel might be the best fit and why.
• We will invite those who are most qualified to submit materials to demonstrate their skills and to meet many of our team members (virtually) to learn more about Clarion from multiple perspectives. Please feel welcome to reach us at HR@ClarionResearch.com.

*Quantitative market research generally involves collecting and statistically analyzing large amounts of data from a representative group of people to draw conclusions about the proportion of people that feel a certain way, are likely to do something, etc.

**Qualitative research typically consists of collecting data from a small group through one-on-one interviews/group discussions to explore and describe “why” people feel the way they do about a particular experience or topic.

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