Research Analyst - Technomic
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Job Description
Based in our Chicago office, the Research Analyst works closely with senior staff to deliver proprietary and syndicated research across consumer and B2B audiences. The role supports mixed-methods research for restaurant chains and food and beverage manufacturers and suppliers, helping turn data into clear, actionable insight.
Key responsibilities
• Support the planning and delivery of qualitative and quantitative research projects, ensuring timelines, quality standards and objectives are met.
• Design surveys, questionnaires and discussion guides, test survey logic and support fieldwork execution.
• Recruit, schedule and conduct qualitative research, including in-depth interviews and online bulletin board or diary studies.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data, including crosstabs, table building, coding, thematic analysis and interpretation of findings.
• Support advanced analysis such as MaxDiff, TURF, conjoint, predictive pricing, multivariate analysis and menu concept testing.
• Prepare clear, insight-led deliverables, including PowerPoint reports, white papers, infographics and responses to client questions.
• Conduct secondary research to build understanding of client businesses, products, services, market trends and consumer behaviour.
• Develop working knowledge of Technomic tools, methodologies and the wider foodservice industry.
Requirements
Function: Analyst
Experience Level: Associate