Pet Owner Insights Researcher

JJ STUDIO AI Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Paid sick leave

Job summary

JJ Studio AI in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a people-and-animals oriented qualitative researcher to engage pet owners, vet staff, shelters, and trainers through structured interviews. You will recruit participants, conduct interviews (in-person, phone or video), and document findings for the founding team.

This part-time role (~20 hours/week) is hybrid with local field research 1–2 times weekly and documentation work largely remote. Start date September 1.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working with dogs and/or cats and recognizing subtle cues.
• Natural ability to talk comfortably with strangers and elicit real experiences.
• Ask open-ended questions and follow-ups without leading.
• Keep observation, interpretation, and evidence clearly separate.
• Write clear notes in English and conduct interviews professionally.

Responsibilities

• Recruit dog and cat owners for 1:1 interviews and early research conversations.
• Conduct qualitative interviews in-person, phone, or video.
• Connect with veterinary clinics, shelters, trainers, groomers, and pet services in the Tri-Valley area.
• Document behaviors, worries, and workarounds; separate animal behavior from owner interpretation.
• Keep notes organized for the founding team to use.
• Turn conversations into clear notes and questions for testing next.
• Identify clinics and services that might partner with us.
• Handle scheduling, follow-up, and participant communication.
• Conduct local field research across Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore roughly 1–2 times per week.

Skills

Dog & cat handling

Interpersonal communication

Open-ended questioning

Observation & note-taking

Independent scheduling

Tools

Docs

Spreadsheets

Calendars

Job description

JJ Studio AI in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a people-and-animals oriented qualitative researcher to engage pet owners, vet staff, shelters, and trainers through structured interviews. You will recruit participants, conduct interviews (in-person, phone or video), and document findings for the founding team.

This part-time role (~20 hours/week) is hybrid with local field research 1–2 times weekly and documentation work largely remote. Start date September 1.