Child Usability & Learning Research Associate

Level; Austin (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Level is seeking a curious Research Associate to support usability and learning research with children and families. You will run sessions, collect and organize data, and help turn observations into actionable insights.

You'll work closely with the Usability Expert and Lab Manager in a hands-on lab environment, handling equipment and coordinating sessions while upholding ethical standards and child safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, human development, education, cognitive science, or related field.
• Experience working directly with children in research, tutoring, teaching, or childcare.
• Comfort with technology and 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 Lab Manager.
• Follow established research protocols and session guides, flagging issues or deviations.
• Take detailed observational notes and manage in-session data capture (video, logs, biometric data).
• Assist in setting up, calibrating, and breaking down lab equipment before and after sessions.
• Transcribe, code, and organize qualitative data from sessions; assist with basic analysis.
• Build rapport with child participants and uphold ethical research standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Follow protocols

Experience with children

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Human Development

Bachelor's degree in Education

Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science

Bachelor's degree in HCI

Tools

Lab equipment software

Video annotation tools

Screen recording tools

Job description

Level is seeking a curious Research Associate to support usability and learning research with children and families. You will run sessions, collect and organize data, and help turn observations into actionable insights.

You'll work closely with the Usability Expert and Lab Manager in a hands-on lab environment, handling equipment and coordinating sessions while upholding ethical standards and child safety protocols.