User Study Researcher II

EPITEC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

EPITEC in San Diego, CA, is hiring a User Study Researcher II to lead large-scale data collection and user studies supporting algorithm development. The role is full-time, onsite, with a 1-year contract term and W-2 employment.

Responsibilities include coordinating stakeholders, tracking progress, and documenting hardware/software deployment processes, while ensuring readiness and inventory control across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating cross-functional initiatives and communicating with stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and process execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and track large-scale data collections and user studies for algorithm development.
• Track progress, blockers, and deliverables, communicating to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, infrastructure, and operations to define data collection needs.
• Create and maintain documentation for platform setup, study protocols, and deployment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Project tracking

Collaboration

Documentation

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Job Type

Full-time, 1-year, On-Going Contract, W2

Job Title

User Study Researcher II

Location

San Diego, CA

Schedule

Monday – Friday, Onsite

Pay Range

$62.80 per hour

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the near future.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and track large-scale data collections and user studies that support algorithm development.
• Track project progress, blockers, and key deliverables, ensuring timely communication to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, infrastructure, and operations teams to define and support data collection requirements.
• Create and maintain documentation for hardware/software platform setup, study protocols, and deployment processes.
• Support equipment setup, operational readiness, and inventory tracking activities.
• Assist with vendor onboarding, training, and deployment support.

Requirements

• 3+ years of industry experience in Operations (Data, Product, Lab, R&D, or similar), Test Engineering, Quality Engineering, Support Engineering, or Technical Program Management.
• Experience coordinating operational initiatives involving multiple cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and execute projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and process execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting user studies, research operations, or data collection initiatives.
• Exposure to hardware and software testing environments.
• Experience working with vendor-supported programs or deployments.
• Familiarity with inventory management and operational tracking processes.
• Experience working in highly collaborative engineering or research-focused environments.

Skills

• Technical troubleshooting and issue triage
• Project tracking and status reporting
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Documentation and process development
• Hardware and software platform support
• Vendor training and deployment support
• Equipment setup and inventory management
• Data collection operations

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

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