Market Research Data Analyst

James Hardie • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com . Summary We are seeking a Market Research Data Scientist to lead the programming, field execution, data engineering, and statistical analysis components of our quantitative research efforts. This role will partner closely with the research lead (who owns study design and business framing) and will serve as the technical backbone of our market research function. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in survey programming, data cleaning, statistical modeling, automation, and scalable research workflows .

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree is required
• 5–7 years of experience in: Market research analytics Survey programming & fielding Quantitative data analysis
• Advanced proficiency in: R or Python Qualex Survey platforms
• Strong statistical foundation.
• Experience managing large datasets.

Nice To Haves

• SQL
• API integrations
• Dashboarding tools (Tableau, Power BI)
• Data warehousing
• Familiarity with advanced research techniques (conjoint, segmentation).
• Experience improving or building research infrastructure from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Survey Programming & Field Operations Program complex surveys in platforms such as Qualtrics (or equivalent). Implement advanced logic, piping, quotas, randomization, and custom scripting. Manage survey testing, debugging, and quality assurance. Oversee fielding logistics, sampling specifications, and vendor coordination. Monitor field progress and ensure data quality standards.
• Data Engineering & Processing Build and maintain automated data pipelines for survey exports. Clean, transform, and validate large datasets. Develop reusable code for standard reporting outputs. Maintain data documentation and governance standards.
• Statistical Analysis & Modeling Conduct advanced statistical analysis including: Regression analysis Segmentation & clustering Conjoint / MaxDiff (if applicable) Weighting methodologies Significance testing
• Collaboration Partner with research leadership on study feasibility and technical approach. Provide guidance on sampling design and analytical methods. Translate technical results into clear summaries for non-technical stakeholders (limited storytelling, more technical clarity).

Benefits

• Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance ; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401 (k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees