User Research Assistant

Jobs via Dice; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading innovation entertainment company is hiring a User Research Assistant in Burbank, CA. This contract position focuses on using statistical methods for qualitative research, requiring programming skills and a passion for gaming. Responsibilities include preparing research studies and supporting lead quant researchers with data analysis.

Qualifications

• Pursuit or completion of a degree in experimental psychology, behavioral science, or data science.
• Comfortable with technology and troubleshooting.
• Experience moderating groups effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute research studies.
• Support lead researchers with data analysis and findings.
• Maintain inventory of lab supplies.

Skills

Python

R

Data visualization

Research design

Quantitative methodologies

Communication

Education

Relevant college degree

Job description

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Our client, a leading innovation entertainment company, is hiring a User Research Assistant on a contract basis.

Job ID: 82487

Work Location:

Burbank, CA

Summary:

The client is a leader in the games industry across all game platforms and mobile devices. Our diverse and inclusive workforce creates and brings to life the most beloved characters, franchises, heroes, and wizards in the world. We are fans of what we make and proud of what we do. We have studios and offices across the globe.

The client is looking for a detail-oriented User Research Assistant who has an intense passion for gaming and the science around conducting research. As a User Research Assistant, you will moderate groups (4 - 24 participants) through test sessions on console, PC, and mobile products where data is collected on our games. During this contract position you will focus on using statistical methods and data analysis to help scale qualitative research. You will receive training for many of the necessary skills; however, knowledge of research practices and programing skills is critical.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and execute research studies.

Support lead quant researchers in generalizing findings, applying data analysis techniques, developing metrics, and measuring usability at a high level of confidence

Support lead researchers in all tasks including operational tasks

Regularly submit notes/observations for each test

Clean and code qualitative and quantitative data for analysis

Use survey tools to draft, distribute, and administer surveys

Use database to search, filter, schedule and communicate with playtest participants for recruitment

Maintain the inventory of lab supplies, forecasting and updating when new stock is needed

Required Qualifications:

• Comfortable with using technology, setting up lab hardware, troubleshooting common device connectivity issues.
• Proficient in Python, R, and data visualization
• Knowledge of research design and quantitative methodologies.
• Experience moderating large groups effectively without supervision.
• Familiar with game design theory and development process for video games.
• Genuinely enjoy gaming in all forms!
  
  

Soft Skills:

• Comfortable speaking in front of groups with authority
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Able to adapt and learn quickly when faced with a large variety of problems
  
  

Education / Certifications:

Pursuit or completion of a relevant college degree (branches of experimental psychology, behavioral science, data science or related field)

Pay Rate: $20 - $32.71/hour W2

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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