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October 21, 2026
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Research Analyst - Technomic

Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
$50K/yr - $55K/yr
Entry Level
Informa’s Technomic provides research and strategic consulting to foodservice clients. The Research Analyst supports qualitative and quantitative research projects for restaurant chains and food and beverage companies, analyzing data and developing actionable insights and client deliverables.
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Responsibilities

  • Support the planning and delivery of qualitative and quantitative research projects, ensuring timelines, quality standards and objectives are met
  • Design surveys, questionnaires and discussion guides, test survey logic and support fieldwork execution
  • Recruit, schedule and conduct qualitative research, including in-depth interviews and online bulletin board or diary studies
  • Analyse quantitative and qualitative data, including crosstabs, table building, coding, thematic analysis and interpretation of findings
  • Support advanced analysis such as MaxDiff, TURF, conjoint, predictive pricing, multivariate analysis and menu concept testing
  • Prepare clear, insight-led deliverables, including PowerPoint reports, white papers, infographics and responses to client questions
  • Conduct secondary research to build understanding of client businesses, products, services, market trends and consumer behaviour
  • Develop working knowledge of Technomic tools, methodologies and the wider foodservice industry

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in market research, business, communications, social sciences or a related field
  • Strong grounding in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including survey design and data analysis
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly
  • Well organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with strong time management and a collaborative approach
  • Curious, adaptable and eager to learn, with an interest in the foodservice industry

Preferred

  • Research experience is a plus
  • Experience with SPSS, R, Sawtooth or similar analytical software is an advantage

Benefits

  • A welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
  • Take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
  • Bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning; support for internal job moves
  • 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
  • Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
  • Wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
  • Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
  • The chance to collaborate with teams around the world
  • Work in-person with colleagues, customers or partners three days a week or more; flexibility and support to work from home or remotely when not spending time together
Informa is a business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge, and events group.
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Founded in 1998
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10001+ employees
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