The Research Specialist is responsible for executing a broad and diverse range of projects for our clients using our SaaS platforms within the Professional Services team. Our clients’ success depends on timely and accurate delivery on these projects.

This role will work with various teams internally and externally, with a focus on client service and project success in qualitative research. Due to the nature of the work volume, this position is expected to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment. This role provides an exciting opportunity to assist Fortune 500 organizations gather actionable insights and to advance into Research Manager, Project Manager, Technical Consultant, or Implementation Consultant roles.

This is a hybrid role on the overnight (EST) shift with the hours intended to follow 9am-6pm Eastern Time.

Project Management:

• Manage time efficiently to coordinate and execute project components, for multiple projects at a time in a deadline-driven, fast paced environment
• Liaise with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely project completion
• Monitor and report on project progress internally and externally to ensure deliverables, budgets and timelines are met
• Respond to shifts in project scope and effectively manage client expectations
• Address and escalate risks where needed
• Complete internal documentation processes to ensure accurate resource planning and financial reporting
• Provide superior service that delights our customers

Technical Survey Configuration:

• Program, customize, and modify survey activities in proprietary SaaS platforms
• Troubleshoot logic and programming issues
• Follow QA processes to ensure a quality product is delivered
• Assist technical consultants with QA processes on complex survey activities
• Deploy surveys and monitor field progression

Research Design and Analysis:

• Assist Research Managers with project design, such as drafting a survey instrument from outline form
• Assist Research Managers with research analysis, such as proofing data presented in reports

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Bachelors or above educational degree
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional and fast paced environment
• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong aptitude for technology and ability/desire to learn new software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (PPT, Word, Excel) including skills for the formatting and creative visual display of information
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Prior experience in qualitative or quantitative research, project management, or online survey programming a plus, but not a requirement

The Good Stuff:

+ Amazing growth and learning opportunities with a fast-growing Canadian SaaS company that is a world leader in its industry

+ Best-in-class company paid benefits for you and your family

+ Recognized as a Great Place to Work® 2021-2022

+ Recognized in 2023 as one of the Best Workplaces for Women®

+ Recognized as a Top Employer by British Columbia's Top Employers 2023

About Alida

Alida believes in a world where customers are respected as the ultimate source of truth. Because knowing the whole truth about your customers can help companies make better decisions and drive long term loyalty and growth.

That’s why Alida helps innovative brands create highly engaged research communities to gather feedback that empowers better customer experiences and product innovation.

Leading companies like HBOMax, Adobe, Warner Bros. Discovery, Twitch and lululemon depend on Alida’s community-centered research platform to deliver fast and reliable customer feedback at scale so they can build better products, refine user experiences and test marketing campaigns.

Learn more at www.alida.com.

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