Research Associate - Project Support Team

MMR Research; Mumbai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

MMR Research Worldwide in Mumbai is seeking a Research Associate to join our Global Operations team. If you love numbers and are keen to build a career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this is the role for you.

You will support project delivery, verify data, and create clear PowerPoint visuals for client presentations, while learning through training sessions and collaborating with a strong team across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Business or related discipline.
• 0-2 years of work experience; fresh graduates welcome.
• Good communication skills (written & verbal).
• Basic understanding of market research and statistics.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery and meet deadlines.
• Check survey accuracy and ensure correct routing.
• Create visuals in PowerPoint with standard charts.
• Verify data integrity against source tables and maintain formatting.
• Review Excel data tables for accuracy and correct structure.
• Participate in training sessions and apply feedback to improve skills.
• Follow established processes to maintain quality and client service.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Market research basics

Statistical concepts

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business or related

Job description

Job Description:

Department: Global Operations

Location: MMR Research Mumbai

Description

Do you love working with numbers? Are you passionate about building a career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? Are you intrigued by how data is used by top FMCG brands?

We are currently looking for a passionate individual with a flair for numbers to work as a Research Associate in our Mumbai office!

Key Responsibilities

Support project delivery: Work on assigned project tasks, ensuring outputs meet quality standards and deadlines.

Check survey accuracy: Review online survey links to confirm they direct respondents to the correct questions, maintaining a seamless user experience.

Create clear visuals: Chart data in PowerPoint for client presentations using standard chart types, ensuring clarity and consistency.

Verify data integrity: Ensure charted data matches source tables and maintain formatting standards for colors, fonts, and layout styles.

Review data tables: Check Excel tables for accuracy and correct structure to support reliable analysis.

Learn and grow: Participate in training sessions and apply feedback to improve your skills.

Follow best practices: Adhere to established processes and contribute to maintaining high standards of quality and client service.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Experience

• 0-2 years’ work experience. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Good communication skills (written & verbal).
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/ Business domain or a related discipline.
• Have a basic understanding of market research and statistical concepts.
• Have a working knowledge of MS-Office tools.
• Proactive and strong attention to detail.
• A strong team player.

A bit about us and our benefits!

We’re MMR Research Worldwide – the global sensory and consumer research experts behind many of the world’s biggest brands in food, drink, personal and household care. From bold new flavours to breakthrough product experiences, we help turn great ideas into products people truly love.

With teams across the UK, US, Asia and Africa, we blend science, creativity and curiosity to shape the future of everyday products. Join us and you’ll be part of a fast-growing, innovative company where your ideas matter and your career can thrive.

It’s our people that make all of this possible.

We are proud of our collaborative culture which is driven by strong leadership and offers industry-leading training and growth opportunities.

At MMR, we're committed to ensuring the happiness and well-being of each employee, regardless of where they are in the world! We offer a wide range of core and additional benefits. Competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and market-leading training opportunities are standard here. Our vibrant culture, talented team, and focus on employee wellbeing is what makes MMR so special.