Research Assistant

RESEARCH ASSISTANTField Research Corporation, a nationally respected full-service marketing, social/behavioral, and public opinion research firm, has an immediate opening for a Research Assistant to assist Project Directors and Research Directors in the conduct and supervision of marketing research.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assist in the development of survey questionnaires and in the analysis of survey data.

Assist in the preparation of survey samples by calculating incidence rates, counting sample listings, and organizing sample groups.

Work with Research Directors/Project Directors in preparing tables, charts, and graphs for reports and presentations.

Assist Project Directors in the maintenance of research databases and mail panel databases.

Collect and analyze secondary data and prepare written summaries.

Assist in the development of qualitative interviewing protocols and respondent recruitment screening questionnaires.

Arrange for focus group facilities and coordinate respondent recruitment activities.

Assist with the analysis of qualitative data and report preparation.

Work with production department or as necessary do production work (includes photocopying, collating, binding, page checking) to ensure that research materials and reports are ready on time.

Proof-read research materials and reports for errors, content omissions, and format. Oversee typing and printing of research materials (i.e., insuring that all materials are correctly prepared and ready on time).

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Work experience in survey research, mall intercepts, focus groups, and telephone, web, mail, or phone data collection activities is essential. Experience with the following is highly desirable: SPSS, SAS, WordPerfect, Microsoft Windows, Excel. Oracle experience is also useful.

ABILITIES/SKILLS:

Excellent English-language writing and proofreading skills. Outstanding attention to detail. Time management skills; strong organizational skills; an ability to juggle multiple tasks.

Ability to work well with others — employees and clients. A ‘team player’ attitude with a willingness to help wherever needed. Flexible, resourceful.

Good understanding of basic survey research methods and qualitative techniques. Mathematical aptitude.

Skilled computer user.

EDUCATION:

Minimum BA/BS in social science, health education, political science or psychology. Course work in statistics and multi-variate techniques is also recommended.

 



Position Type: Full Time
Ref Code: Research Assistant