Market Research Associate

Join Protolabs as a Market Research Associate to build a strong foundation in market intelligence and support and lead qualitative and quantitative research initiatives. As a hybrid role, you will be onsite at HQ in Maple Plain, MN on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. You will serve as a key voice of the customer, translating feedback, behavior, and market trends into clear, actionable insights that reduce risk, influence priorities, inspire strategic direction, and fuel company growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• 2+ years of business experience in a market research role
• Experience discovering customer insights through analyzing and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative information
• Working knowledge of quantitative research techniques such as Concept Testing, Max/Diff, Conjoint, etc.
• Experience programming and analyzing surveys in an online platform
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written/visual)
• Demonstrate strong collaboration and ability to effectively communicate across multiple levels within the organization
• Ability to use survey tools to design and execute surveys
• Comfort analyzing survey data and bringing insights to life in an actionable way
• Comfort interviewing people - moderating and focus group skills
• Expert ability to effectively use a computer, including MS Office suite and web browsers

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid caregiver leave
• 3 weeks of PTO, plus Holiday Pay and Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation