Human Factors Researcher - PPE Usability & Validation

NBMBAA

Maplewood (MN)

On-site

USD 146,000 - 178,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits

Job summary

3M in Maplewood, MN seeks a Research Specialist - Human Factors Research to apply ergonomics, biomechanics, perception science, and user research to PPE development and commercialization. You will partner with product development, design, laboratory, regulatory, and business teams to translate user needs into product requirements and substantiated claims.

Responsibilities include designing and executing usability and performance studies across respiratory, eye, hearing, head protection, and

Qualifications

Degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, or related field with emphasis on usability.
Experience conducting human-subjects research in relevant environments.
Strong communication of technical results to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Design and execute usability, comfort, fit, and performance studies for PPE.
Develop research plans, protocols, and experimental methods for lab and field work.
Conduct formative and summative studies and translate findings into product requirements.
Analyze qualitative and quantitative data and visualize results for stakeholders.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to roadmaps and publications.