Product Research Associate 2

Aquent; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan with match

Paid sick leave

Online training access

Aquent Gymnasium

Job summary

Aquent Talent is seeking a researcher to manage logistics and support data collection for sport performance studies. You will interact with researchers and athletes, troubleshoot equipment, and provide updates on study progress.

You will summarize data, create visuals, and assist in preparing reports and presentations for field-based research in real-world settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience in human participant research.
• Experience with data processing, aggregation, analysis, and visualization.
• Hands-on experience with human subject testing.
• Proven creative problem-solving in research settings.
• Experience in performance research.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Degree preferred, especially in movement science fields (biomechanics/kinesiology/biomedical engineering).
• Familiarity with biomechanics, wearable sensors, motion capture, and force plates.
• High initiative and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day logistics and support data collection and analysis for sport research programs.
• Interact with researchers, athletes, and staff, communicating study details, troubleshooting equipment, and providing updates.
• Oversee inventory management of research tools and products.
• Summarize and visualize data to convert into actionable insights.
• Assist in preparing comprehensive reports and compelling presentations.
• Contribute to field-based studies with athletes to study movement patterns in real-world environments.

Skills

Human participant research

Data processing

Data visualization

Biomechanics

Performance research

Communication skills

Movement science degree

Wearable sensors

Motion capture

Force plates

Independent work

Education

Movement science degree

Tools

Python

Matlab

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day logistics and support data collection and analysis for sport research programs.
• Interact with researchers, athletes, and other staff, effectively communicating study details, troubleshooting equipment, and providing crucial updates.
• Oversee inventory management of essential research tools and products, ensuring smooth operations.
• Summarize and visualize complex data, transforming raw information into actionable insights.
• Assist in the preparation of comprehensive reports and compelling presentations.
• Contribute to larger scale field-based research studies, working directly with athletes to meticulously study movement patterns in real-world environments.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of hands-on experience in human participant research.
• Demonstrated experience with data processing, aggregation, analysis, and visualization.
• Proven hands-on experience with human subject testing.
• A track record of creative problem-solving in research settings.
• Experience specifically in performance research.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• A degree is highly preferred, especially in fields such as movement science (e.g., biomechanics, kinesiology, biomedical engineering).
• Familiarity with biomechanics, performance research, wearable sensors, motion capture, and force plates.
• High level of initiative and the ability to perform tasks independently.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Working knowledge of programming languages such as Python or Matlab.
• Exposure to industry research.

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About Aquent Talent

Aquent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.

We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment‑one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.