Research Assistant - Human Factors

Exponent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Research Assistant for its Human Factors Practice in Phoenix, AZ. You will join a team to conduct and plan data collection supporting consumer product development, focusing on user studies and prototype testing.

The role involves coordinating with consultants, supporting study sites, managing data, and contributing to project proposals and budgets. A strong team orientation and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with human subjects testing, usability testing, or surveys is preferred.
• Experience with budgeting or project management is preferred.
• Experience with hardware and software development or troubleshooting is preferred.
• Ability to work in teams with a strong desire to contribute.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and real-time problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot prototype hardware systems.
• Moderate user studies with a wide variety of participants at various locations, troubleshoot study execution issues and propose corrective actions.
• Travel to support user studies locally and domestically with opportunities for international travel.
• Develop project management and execution strategy with consultant team to accomplish project goals.
• Assist with layout and setup of study sites.
• Communicate progress updates and revisions of study protocol to clients, project managers, and executives within the firm.
• Work in teams with senior consultants to develop full project proposals and budgets based on statements of work from clients.
• Support statistical programming and management of large databases.
• General support of consultant team in the review of materials and selection of appropriate underlying content.

Education

B.S./B.A. or M.S./M.A. in Cognitive Sciences, Psychology, Neuroscience, Human Factors, or related fields

Job description

Research Assistant - Human Factors
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Position Type: Full-time
Practice: Human Factors

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking Research Assistants for our Human Factors Practice in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will work as part of a team to conduct and plan data collection efforts that support clients in consumer product development roles.

Responsibilities

• Operating and troubleshooting prototype hardware systems
• Moderating user studies with a wide variety of participants at various locations including troubleshooting study execution issues in the field and proposing corrective actions
• Traveling to support user studies locally and domestically with opportunities for international travel
• Developing project management and execution strategy with consultant team to accomplish project goals
• Assisting with layout and setup of study sites
• Communicating progress updates and revisions of study protocol to clients, project managers, and executives within the firm
• Working in teams with senior consultants to develop full project proposals and budgets based on statements of work from clients
• Support statistical programming and management of large databases
• General support of consultant team in the review of materials and selection of appropriate underlying content

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. or M.S./M.A. in Cognitive Sciences, Psychology, Neuroscience, Human Factors, or related fields
• Experience with human subjects testing, usability testing, or surveys is preferred
• Experience with budgeting or project management is preferred
• Experience with hardware and software development or troubleshooting is preferred
• Ability to work in teams with a strong desire to contribute
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical thinking and real-time problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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