User Experience Researcher

Adecco; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 96,432 - 123,984; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a UX Research Contractor based in Boston, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for scoping and executing user research across digital products, partnering closely with various teams to ensure design decisions meet user needs. Candidates should have over 5 years of UX research experience and proficiency in tools like Qualtrics or UserZoom. This contract role requires independent work in a fast-paced environment, focusing on delivering actionable insights to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UX Research experience in a corporate or agile environment.
• Proficient in using user research tools such as Qualtrics and UserZoom.
• Excellent ability to communicate findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute user research methodologies.
• Translate complex findings into actionable insights.
• Present research outcomes to stakeholders.

Skills

UX Research experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Qualtrics

UserZoom

Job description

We are seeking a UX Research Contractor to independently scope and execute user research across digital products supporting multiple user groups, including customers and internal teams for our client. This role partners closely with Product, UX, Analytics, and Technology teams to ensure design decisions are grounded in user needs and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute user research (usability testing, interviews, surveys, card sorting)
• Lead discovery efforts including persona development and journey mapping
• Translate complex findings into concise, actionable insights for stakeholders
• Partner cross-functionally to influence product and design decisions
• Present research outcomes to senior and executive stakeholders

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UX Research experience in a corporate or agile environment
• Experience with tools such as Qualtrics, UserZoom, or similar
• Familiarity with Design Thinking and Lean UX methodologies
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced contract setting

Preferred

• Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., insurance or financial services)
• Comfort working within agile product development teams