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Research Analyst, Innovation

Ipsos
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026
Job Description

Why this role is important at Ipsos:

As a Research Analyst, you play a role in supporting the delivery of strategic insights to our clients through the execution of research projects. Your work includes a variety or studies requiring sharp time management skills and a keen attention to detail. This is a position where you will learn to be a major force in quantitative research design and gain experience managing key market research projects.

What You Can Expect To Be Doing

  • Works with project team and appropriate internal resources to meet client needs.
  • Participates in client communication (email, phone, etc.) as appropriate to gain understanding of needs and to capture client requests and feedback to incorporate in project documents
  • Familiarizes self with key clients/accounts within the Service Line
  • Supports the preparation of reports and presentations
  • May share files and updates with clients
  • Works alongside project lead in the execution and delivery of reliable and timely data to our clients by owning tasks throughout the project lifecycle such as link checking, data quality checks and report population.
  • Focuses on executional excellence with increased independence
  • Understands the project lifecycle for custom research and manages projects from client approval to deliverables with project lead oversight
  • Collaborates with internal Ops partners and project lead in project execution
  • Manages project timelines
  • Mentors new Analysts on core competencies
  • Questionnaire review and revision
  • Creating and submitting project materials
  • Managing internal project partners
  • Reviewing and finalizing links
  • Monitoring fieldwork
  • Reviewing and finalizing data tables
  • Spec'ing, charting, and proofing report slides
  • Managing multiple projects/priorities and working towards resolving problems that arise.
  • Participates in mentorship of new Analysts and Interns. This may include shadowing on projects and providing guidance on tasks throughout the project lifecycle
  • Manages internal project partners with increased independence, in order to help keep the project/tasks on schedule and within scope
  • Participates in analytic plan meetings with the project team.
  • Creates report shell with project team direction and is responsible for timely and accurate report creation
  • Reviews survey data and starts to analyze and interpret survey results (may assist with writing headlines)

This might be the job for you if you have:

  • Bachelor’s degree or Master's in Market Research
  • 1 years of primary, quantitative research experience in a professional setting (including internship experience)
  • Strong Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills
  • Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness in completing all tasks
  • Highly organized/ Good time management/ Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks
  • Clear, concise written communication skills
  • Ability to positively interact with internal support teams
  • Ability to easily understand and adapt to in-house operational forms, process, and software

If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you’re applying to!

In accordance with NY/CO/WA law, the estimated base salary for this role is $59,000 to $66,500. Your final base salary will be determined based on several non-discriminatory factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

What’s In It For You

At Ipsos you’ll experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.

To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we’re making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit: Why Work at Ipsos | US

Commitment to Diversity

Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee’s individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos’ diverse employees who compile and analyze this data—they are the essence of who we are and what we do.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.

Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

About Us

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we are proud of our continuous efforts in making Ipsos the best place to work!

About The Team

The Innovation Service Line guides clients throughout the innovation journey as they develop and launch new or improved products and services spanning a range of verticals. We help our clients develop the initial idea for a product/service, ensure the fully-articulated description of the product/service resonates with consumers, confirm that prototypes of the product/service properly deliver on consumer expectations, and finetune the full mix prior to launch. This is accomplished using best-in-class services, including idea screening, concept testing, product testing, price and line optimization, package testing and volumetric forecasting.

Salary : $59,000 - $66,500

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