Richard Day Research, Inc.
A Market Probe Company
About RDR
Join Our Team
For the right person RDR is an excellent place to work and grow. We will expect more of you than most firms.
We are very client centric. We have had one client for over 30 years and others for more than 10 years. We all work for our clients. That leads to loyal clients and innovations in our services.
At RDR you will work with people who are very bright and talented. We consider this to be a major benefit for our clients and our staff. In terms of pay we typically start people at Industry norms with a goal of bonusing excellent performance well beyond. We also have real profit sharing, a 401K and health benefits.
Available Positions
For all positions, unless otherwise specificed, please email your resume with a cover letter (including salary history/requirements) to recruiting@rdresearch.com.
Experienced Project Manager
Job Description
Most of your time will be spent in 1) analyzing and managing data and helping write reports and 2) project management, working with IT to program and test questionnaires, working with vendors for research sample, coordinating and helping to manage data collection efforts, cleaning data and working with assistants to code it.
Depending on your experience, there can be study/questionnaire design work. Working with clients directly will be in proportion to your experience. You will work with a very experienced Senior Client/Project Director. You will also work with very bright, motivated people, all of whom want you to succeed. The pace is fast.
You must have:
- Proven attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently
- Solid math aptitude
- Ability to think critically
- Solid knowledge of Excel and other MS Office programs
- 3 years of Survey/Market Research Experience
- An ability to work independently
The ideal candidate will have experience in the Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Markets, Public Relations, or Financial Services, experience with statistical software, such as SPSS, excellent Excel skills, and knowledge and experience with basic statistics, with a desire to learn more.
Email your resume with a cover letter (including salary history/requirements) to PMrecruiting@rdresearch.com
Research Assistant - Part Time
Job Description
Richard Day Research an Evanston based market research firm seeks a part-time Research Assistant able to work 20 hours a week and on some occasions, more.
We need someone who has a proven attention to detail. Much of the work involves proofreading and checking numbers for accuracy, preparing sample files, creating variable and value labels.
Proven Excel skills are a major asset, along with familiarity with statistical programs (SPSS, for example).
Pay is $14 hr to start. Exposure to market research and opportunities to contribute and learn are a benefit. We have full time staff members who began in this job.
If you have the skills above please explain in detail in a cover letter. Please also include a resume and a schedule of your availability.
Senior Client/Project Manager (in Financial Services, Pharmaceuticals, PR)
Job Description
Richard Day Research is a highly respected, Evanston, IL based market research firm seeking a full-time Senior Associate. Our unique structure provides our clients with a great deal of value added throughout the course of an engagement. For the right person, this can be a great opportunity.
Your responsibilities will include:
- working closely and continually with clients.
- Project and questionnaire design
- Project management of internal resources and external vendors
- Working with in-house statistician to provide sophisticated analyses.
- Reporting and presenting findings to clients.
We expect that a person who joins RDR will spend their time helping with ongoing projects, learning our processes and teaching us what they know. Eventually they would add their own group of clients to service with integrity and insight.
Our senior people are supported by capable Project Managers and a field operation that is excellent. We pay at the middle range based on CASRO norms and bonus in a way that well exceeds industry norms for high performers. Benefits include, health and dental, profit sharing and 401K.
Qualifications
We expect that the person we are describing has a MINIMUM of three years of high level client contact. We are interested in people with a background in financial services, pharmaceuticals, or public relations. We expect strong MS office skills and facility with a statistical analysis program.
If you qualify, please send your resume along with a cover letter describing why you qualify for this opening along with your salary requirements. Respond with a letter stating why you qualify, a resume, and salary requirements to SArecruiting@rdresearch.com.