Product Research Associate

Product Research Associate (7-month contract with possible extension)

Full Remote | Night Shift

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Research, classify, and assign detailed product information for product attributes (claims, certifications, product facts, etc.) from a variety of product and content sources, including but not limited to third party data, images, business intelligence tools, and Product Intelligence database

2. Develop and maintain product attribute classifications based on provided definitions, maintaining Product Intelligence databases with up-to-date product content

3. Assist and participate in developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Product Intelligence definitions and processes

4. Foster and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams to manage and execute projects that improve product attribute offering, ensuring Product Intelligence needs are represented and meeting deadlines

5. Explore, participate in, and support ad hoc data and other business initiatives as needed, performing audits, training, subject matter expertise, and data analysis outside of the standard framework

6. Generate and communicate status on assigned tasks and projects in an Agile proces

7. Handle competing priorities and heavy project workload

Qualifications Required:

1. Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or a Science-related field. An educational background in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, or related fields is a plus

2. Ability to work independently as well as part of a cross-functional team, working on assigned Client products to classify and assign for several product attributes maintained within the database

3. Self-motivated; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment under pressure, adhering to deadlines set by management

4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a desire to understand and use simple coding language and database infrastructure to perform their product attribute work

5. Strong attention to detail, and ability to leverage volumes of data to guide product classifications and other projects

6. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Qualifications Desired:

1. Minimum one year experience working in a data entry or database management role

2. Exposure to retail or consumer packaged goods data

3. Experience in data management or data operations

4. Experience/familiarity in food, dietary supplements, or personal care product labeling/regulatory knowledge, specifically health and wellness products

5. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

6. Exposure to data and business intelligence tools and applications