Research Associate
MMR Research Worldwide LTD, India
Job Description
We are currently looking for passionate individuals with a flair for numbers to work as Research Associate (RA)) at our expanding Mumbai office!
About MMR
MMR is an independent, global consumer and sensory research agency specialising in food, drink, personal and household care research. We are industry leaders, guiding best in class innovation for our clients partnering with over 50% of the top 100 global food and drink brands.
Our team of over 600 highly engaged, multi-disciplined employees are primarily dynamic research professionals, sensory experts and data scientists. We’re a diverse bunch, with backgrounds in Ramp;D, insight, marketing, sensory science, data sciences and psychology. We also boast a true global reach with offices in Thailand, Shanghai, Singapore, UK, US, Mumbai, South Africa, Columbia, Brazil and the Netherlands.
We are a people first company that prides itself on collaboration, honesty and mutual trust. A company who obtained some fantastic feedback for company engagement and team spirit in a recent employee study with 80% of employees stating they’re happy and proud to work for MMR.
And one more thing, we work with 50% of the world’s food and drink brands so the chances are the last time you went to the supermarket, you bought something that we’ve influenced on its way to the shelves.
Responsibilities include:
As a Research Associate/ Senior Research Associate, you will be handling several projects at different stages simultaneously and be the day-to-day point of contact for globally distributed project managers/researchers. Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- Checking the questionnaires and survey test links to check for redundancies and errors
- Ensuring that the data is captured in the specified format
- Assisting the Researcher in report charting and checking
- Perform quality checks on the entire range of deliverables to be shared with the Researchers
- You may also be involved in proof-reading the final reports to be shared with Client
In addition, Senior Research Associates will also be responsible for:
- Get familiar with inhouse auto-generating engine
- Assist amp; train Research Associates via on-the-job support
- Reviewing the work of new Research Associates during their training period
- Trialling amp; feeding back on new processes before they are rolled out more broadly
- Driving efficiency while ensuring quality
- Sharing knowledge amp; best practices across the team
Requirements
Experience:
- Research Associate (RA) - 0-2 years’ work experience. Freshers are welcomed too
- Senior Research Associate (SRA) 2+ years’ work experience preferably in a reputed market research firm
- Good communication skills (written amp; verbal) must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/ Business domain or a related discipline
Requirements/ Qualifications:
- Have a basic understanding of market research and statistical concepts. SRA’s need to have a better understanding of the same
- Have a working knowledge of MS-Office tools. SRA’s need to be proficient with MS-Office
- Proactive and strong attention to detail
- Have a systematic, logical and an organized approach
- A strong team player
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, as we well as a great range of benefits including:
- Second to none training (MMR Academy) across the full research process
- Clearly defined path of progression
- Potential international opportunities as you progress within your career (including job swaps and secondments)
- Flexible Working we embrace a flexible hybrid work environment consisting of in office and remote working
- Early finish Friday - every week
- 21 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Sunshine days celebrating targets with a half day off
- Social and Wellbeing Committee planning regular social events and fun team activities throughout the year
- Paid volunteering days giving you an extra day off to carry out good work with a charity or community of your choice.
Here at MMR, we are about building a workplace for the future. We believe in equal opportunities and celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.