Senior Research Analyst (Technomic)

TL;DR

Senior Research Analyst (Technomic): Deliver impactful insights to major restaurant chains and food & beverage suppliers by managing proprietary and syndicated research projects with an accent on qualitative and quantitative research design, advanced analysis, and clear reporting. Focus on building actionable recommendations through complex survey/focus-group work, rigorous data analysis, and compelling storytelling for external stakeholders.

Location: 300 S Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

Salary: $60K–$67K/YR

Company

hirify.global is part of Informa, a global business connecting customers with information and people across specialist markets.

What you will do

• Design and execute quantitative and qualitative research studies, including survey and discussion guide development.
• Recruit, schedule, and conduct qualitative interviews and online bulletin board/diary studies with industry professionals.
• Lead qualitative analysis (coding, thematic analysis, grounded theory) and run advanced quantitative analyses (e.g., crosstabs, multivariate analysis, MaxDiff, TURF, conjoint).
• Visualize findings and write custom deliverables (PowerPoint presentations, white papers, infographics) based on research results.
• Coordinate research project plans to deliver on time and with high quality, including status updates to project leaders and external stakeholders.
• Conduct and analyze secondary online research to support primary research and overall project objectives.

Requirements

• Experience in market research, consulting, consumer research, or a similar field.
• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Proficiency in Qualtrics CX or similar market research tools.
• Strong understanding of survey writing techniques and best practices.
• Comfort supporting client interactions (e.g., conference calls and webinars) and communicating clearly across levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in market research, business, social sciences, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• In-person collaboration with flexibility to work from home or remotely when not in the office (three days a week or more in person).
• Up to four days per year to volunteer with charity match funding.
• Career development support with bespoke training, mentoring platforms, and access to LinkedIn Learning.
• PTO: 15 days rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus national holidays and birthday leave.
• 401k match and health, vision, and dental insurance; parental leave; ESPP with at least 15% discount.
• Wellbeing support via EAP, mental health first aiders, and a wellness app.

Hiring process

• Application review followed by interviews and evaluation of research and communication fit.
• Final selection based on qualifications and merit.