Research Analyst, Innovation

Ipsos • Cincinnati, OH

2h • $55,000 - $70,000

About The Position

As a Research Analyst in Ipsos’s Innovation Service Line, you will work with recognized brands to help solve business challenges. The Innovation team guides clients through the development and launch of new or improved products and services across a range of industries. Its work spans idea screening, concept testing, product testing, price and line optimization, package testing, and volumetric forecasting.

You will manage survey research projects from planning through execution and reporting, collaborating with Operations colleagues on project logistics and ensuring that timelines, budgets, milestones, and quality standards are met. You will design questionnaires, plan analyses, interpret survey results, and prepare reports and presentations. The role also involves building an understanding of clients’ business issues and industries, and uncovering insights into consumer decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical or insights-focused field, such as economics, marketing, psychology, sociology, statistics, or a similar business or liberal arts program.
• Background in or familiarity with quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies.
• Ability to create clear, compelling presentations and communicate findings visually and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint; ability to use macros to improve efficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities, analytical aptitude, inquisitiveness, and interest in uncovering insights.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with questionnaire design, sampling approaches, and tabulation planning.
• Experience using survey applications such as Qualtrics or Google Consumer Surveys.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage survey research projects within established timelines and budgets, coordinating with Operations colleagues on operational components.
• Design questionnaires and plan analyses.
• Perform quality checks throughout the research process to ensure accuracy and prevent errors.
• Manage project timelines and ensure milestones are met and signed off at relevant stages.
• Analyze and interpret survey results and prepare reports and presentations.
• Develop an understanding of clients’ business issues and the industries in which they operate.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities.
• Exceptional benefits package, including generous paid time off, healthcare plans, and wellness benefits.
• Flexible workplace policy.
• Collaborative culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level