Child Usability & Learning Research Associate

Level.me; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Level is a learning technology company focused on helping students build real academic and life skills with confidence and joy. We are seeking a curious, detail-oriented Research Associate to support usability and learning research in our lab with children and families.

You will run sessions, collect and organize data, and turn observations into useful findings, working closely with our Usability Expert and Lab Manager. This is hands-on, with real kids and real labs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience working directly with children (research, tutoring, teaching, childcare, camp, etc.)
• Comfort with technology and a willingness to learn specialized lab tools and software
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols consistently
• Reliable, organized, and able to manage logistics across multiple sessions

Responsibilities

• Facilitate usability, playtesting, and learning sessions with child and parent participants under the direction of the Lab Manager
• Follow established research protocols and session guides, flagging issues or deviations
• Take detailed observational notes and manage in-session data capture (video, screen recording, behavioral logs, biometric data)
• Assist in setting up, calibrating, and breaking down lab equipment before and after sessions
• Help maintain lab readiness: equipment checks, consumables, scheduling logistics

Skills

Experience with children

Attention to detail

Follow protocols

Logistics management

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology / Human Development / Education / Cognitive Science / HCI

Job description

Level is a learning technology company focused on helping students build real academic and life skills with confidence and joy. We are seeking a curious, detail-oriented Research Associate to support usability and learning research in our lab with children and families.

You will run sessions, collect and organize data, and turn observations into useful findings, working closely with our Usability Expert and Lab Manager. This is hands-on, with real kids and real labs.