Research Associate

Murphy Research; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, vision, 401k matching

In-person & virtual social activities

Job summary

Murphy Research, a full‑service market research firm, is seeking a full‑time Research Associate in the Santa Monica area to join our consulting team. You will support projects for Fortune 500 clients across qualitative and quantitative research, from design to analysis, working with notable brands like Gatorade, Disney, Visa, Door Dash, and Waymo.

You’ll receive on‑the‑job training in project management, data processing, questionnaire design, report writing, and research methodology, with

Qualifications

• You have a background in the social sciences; a degree or lab experience in psychology, sociology, or anthropology is preferred, and you’re familiar with quantitative and qualitative research methods from coursework, internships, or work experience.
• You have decided 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’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.

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.

Skills

Research methods

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Adaptability

Questionnaire design

Self-motivation

Education

Social sciences degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Zoom

Job description

Overview

Murphy Research is a full-service custom market research firm known for our innovative research design and consultative approach. We produce groundbreaking qualitative and quantitative research through our focus on creative design, rigorous execution, and enduring insights. Our team thinks out of the box, follows a steady execution process, and is empowered to produce the highest quality research product that truly matters to our clients. At Murphy Research, we make difficult decisions easy.

Position Overview

We are actively seeking full‑time Research Associates to join the Murphy Research consulting team. In this role, you will assist in the development, execution, and analysis of projects for a diverse range of Fortune 500 companies. All of our consulting researchers work across industries on diverse projects with clients like Gatorade, Disney, Visa, Door Dash, and Waymo. This is an exciting opportunity to launch your research consulting career as you support some of the world’s most prominent brands with market assessment, brand strategy, product development, customer loyalty and engagement, and communications research.

About You

• You have a background in the social sciences; a degree or lab experience in psychology, sociology, or anthropology is preferred, and you’re familiar with quantitative and qualitative research methods from coursework, internships, or work experience.
• You have decided 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’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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

What We Offer

• Daily opportunity for variety, challenge, and growth.
• Great training, career advancement, and mentorship opportunities.
• A collaborative, team‑oriented, and high‑performing atmosphere.
• Starting Salary Range: $50,000 - $52,000.
• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid time off, in‑person and virtual social activities.
• A commitment to a hybrid work model (all new hires must live within commuting distance of our Century City or downtown Minneapolis co‑working spaces and join the team Tuesdays & Thursdays in‑office); all team members also retain the support structure and flexibility to work remotely on non‑office days.

Application Details

• Applying to this posting means you are available to start between now and May. If you are in a full‑time academic program and looking to start this Summer, please apply to our other RA listing.
• You must be located in 'CA' or 'MN'. 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.
• Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and will remain open until all current positions are filled.