In-Home IoT Field Research Technician

User Research International; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement Included

Job summary

User Research International in Washington seeks a Field Research Assistant to support UX research by traveling to homes and real-world settings to install, configure, test, and troubleshoot research tech.

The role combines hands-on hardware setup, field operations, and participant interactions, with mileage reimbursement and strict adherence to research protocols. The candidate should be comfortable working independently, be detail-oriented, and document deployments clearly.

Qualifications

• Comfortable setting up Wi-Fi and consumer electronics.
• Able to follow detailed instructions consistently.
• Must be in WA state.
• Professional and comfortable working in participants’ homes.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally.
• Possess a current, state issued drivers license.
• Comfortable driving around the Seattle area.
• Possess a working, dependable vehicle.
• Dependable, organized, and able to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Travel to scheduled participant homes.
• Set up a Wi-Fi router, three connected devices, and a mobile phone.
• Follow a simple step-by-step setup guide.
• Confirm all devices are connected and working properly.
• Document device placement and completion of the setup.
• Handle research equipment carefully and maintain confidentiality.
• Contact the project team if technical issues arise.

Skills

Wi-Fi setup

Device installation

Follow detailed instructions

Communication with participants

Driving in Seattle area

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

User Research International in Washington seeks a Field Research Assistant to support UX research by traveling to homes and real-world settings to install, configure, test, and troubleshoot research tech.

The role combines hands-on hardware setup, field operations, and participant interactions, with mileage reimbursement and strict adherence to research protocols. The candidate should be comfortable working independently, be detail-oriented, and document deployments clearly.