Research Associate - Orange County Office at Murphy Research · Orange

Summary: Murphy Research is a full-service custom market research firm specializing in innovative research design, rigorous execution, and consultative insights. The Research Associate will support the development, execution, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative research projects, while assisting with project management, data processing, questionnaire design, reporting, and client consulting.

Responsibilities:
- 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

Required Qualifications:
- 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 demonstrate grit, hustle, and independence
- 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
- you live within commuting distance of our new Orange County co-working space and join the team Tuesdays & Thursdays in-office
- Relocation is not offered; Murphy Research can only hire in the states of CA or MN at this time. In your application, please indicate which city you plan to work/reside

Preferred Qualifications:
- degree or lab experience in psychology, sociology, or anthropology preferred

Required Skills: Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

Benefits: Daily opportunity for variety, challenge, and growth, Great training, career advancement, and mentorship opportunities, A collaborative, team-oriented, and high-performing atmosphere, Medical benefits, Dental benefits, Vision benefits, 401k matching, Paid time off, In-person and virtual social activities, A commitment to a hybrid work model, with Tuesdays and Thursdays in-office and flexibility to work remotely on non-office days