Product Research Associate 2

Skill; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Skill seeks a Product Research Associate to join our team. You will conduct large-scale field research, directly informing next-generation performance products for athletes. You will manage logistics, interact with researchers and athletes, and help visualize data for reports.

The role emphasizes independent work, initiative, and strong communication. A background in movement science or biomechanics is preferred, with hands-on experience in human participant studies and data analysis.

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.
• Track record of creative problem-solving in research settings.
• Experience in performance research.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Degree preferred in movement science, biomechanics, kinesiology or 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, ensuring smooth operations.
• Summarize and visualize complex data, transforming raw information into actionable insights.
• Assist in preparing comprehensive reports and compelling presentations.
• Contribute to large-scale field studies, working with athletes to study movement patterns in real-world environments.

Skills

Data processing

Data visualization

Human subject testing

Research problem-solving

Performance research

Communication

Organization

Initiative

Education

Degree in movement science

Biomedical engineering

Tools

Wearable sensors

Motion capture

Force plates

Job description

Overview

Placement Type: Temporary

Salary: $30-33.33 Hourly

up to $33.33/hr

Start Date: Sep 21, 2026

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Product Research Associate to join our pioneering team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in conducting large-scale field research, directly contributing to groundbreaking discoveries that impact athletes worldwide. Your work will directly inform the next generation of performance-enhancing products, making a tangible difference in the lives of athletes.

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.

Qualifications

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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