Lab Coordinator I

Crystal Equation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision

401K

Parental leave

Job summary

Crystal Equation Corporation in Seattle, WA is seeking a Lab Coordinator I to support UX research studies across a broad product portfolio. You will assist researchers, set up equipment, pilot studies, and ensure smooth logistics while protecting participant privacy.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, learn new technologies quickly, and contribute to data collection, reporting, and study administration in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent experience in a closely-related research area.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and personal management skills.
• Experience in a research/academic environment with human subjects.
• Experience using MS Office and Excel.
• Ability to explain technical information to non-experts.

Responsibilities

• Assist researcher with research execution.
• Set up equipment for studies and coordinate with product teams and vendors.
• Pilot studies, observe, and provide feedback to optimize procedures.
• Familiarize with software experiences and workarounds for studies.
• Assist project manager and recruiters in participant recruitment and scheduling.
• Execute study protocols, including consent, data collection and reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant data.
• Support R&D with data collection, onsite handling, and equipment tracking.

Skills

Learning agility

Communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Excel

Human subjects research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Lab Coordinator I Summary

Our team of UX researchers is evaluating our products and content to improve our users experiences across a wide portfolio of products. We are looking for a motivated Lab Coordinator to join our team and support the research studies we are conducting. The chosen candidates will work with a diverse and interdisciplinary team of UX researchers and will have access to cutting edge technology, resources, and testing facilities. We are specifically looking for candidates with experience in supporting in-person studies with participants.

Responsibilities

• Assist researcher with research execution
• Set up equipment for the study, which may involve engaging with product teams, equipment vendors and research operations team, to ensure the equipment is set up properly
• Pilot studies, make observations, and give feedback to the study team to optimize study procedures and logistics
• Familiarize themselves with software experiences, potential bugs/limitations, and workarounds for every study
• Assist the study project manager and external recruiting services in participant recruiting and scheduling activities
• Execute study protocols, which may include any or all of the following: screening participants, obtaining participant consent, assuring the privacy and confidentiality of participants and their data, instructing study participants and guiding them through study procedures, running the study procedures, collecting the data per study design, formatting and annotating the data, and creating basic reports regarding the data
• Follow procedures related to maintaining confidential information and handling of confidential data
• Support research and development in various areas including data collection, onsite handling, tracking of participant compensation and tracking of equipment and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelors or equivalent experience in a closely-related research area
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and personal management skills
• Some experience working in a research/academic environment involving human subjects
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and Excel.
• Experience understanding and communicating technical information to non-experts.

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelors Degree in a scientific discipline.
• Prior experience with research participant recruitment and/or participant/patient intake and personal data processing.
• Prior experience as a research assistant or research coordinator.
• Experience coordinating and maintaining schedules across multiple teams, managing shared resources, and coordinating stakeholde

Pay range

Pay range is $29- $34 per hour with full benefits available, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more.

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