Market Research Analyst- Litigation Research

Applied Marketing Science, Inc. (AMS) is an established market research and consulting firm located in Burlington, Massachusetts. With roots in the MIT Sloan School of Business, AMS specializes in providing custom market research, consulting, and expert insight in two distinct practice areas: Consumer Experience Innovation and Litigation Support.

As our team continues to grow, we are currently seeking a Market Research Analyst that is interested in learning a new way to use survey research to join our growing Litigation consulting practice. The Litigation practice at AMS provides market research and consulting that supports expert witness testimony on a broad range of consumer behavior and marketing issues for complex and often high-profile litigation matters. These cases involve false advertising, trademark and trade dress infringement, and more.

As an Analyst, you will provide support by working with project managers (or alternatively, project teams) attorneys, renowned academics, and expert witnesses as you develop skills like research and sample design, analysis and statistical investigation, and expert report development.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide support in the design of qualitative and quantitative consumer market research surveys for litigation matters
• Work collaboratively with project teams, attorney, clients, and academic experts
• Prepare exploratory research, qualitative interviewing, and synthesizing qualitative insights
• Handle respondent recruiting and vendor management of online panels
• Manage and evaluate data collection and protocols
• Conduct quantitative data analysis
• Report production for clients, attorneys, and academic experts

We are looking for candidates who have:

• An interest in market research, survey methodology and survey design for real-world applications.
• A willingness to learn how consumer research surveys and market research are used to support litigation cases for false advertising, trademark and trade dress infringement, consumer class actions, patent infringement and more.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant internships, co-op experience or academic projects or 1-3 years of related experience
• Strong computer skills (Excel a must; SPSS a bonus)
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Superior organizational and time management abilities
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work and thrive in a compelling, fast- paced team environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship at any time in the future.
• Local candidates preferred

All candidates are encouraged to apply. Local candidates preferred.

Hybrid position which includes in office day(s) in Burlington, MA and work from home days.

AMS recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We continue to foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. It is our differences that empower us to be a stronger team, one that drives better decisions, innovation and better results.