UX Researcher V- #26-22774

US Tech Solutions; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a UX Researcher in Menlo Park, CA for a temporary contract role. You will partner with product, design, and data teams to identify user needs, evaluate concepts, and translate insights into actionable recommendations. This is a temporary assignment, not a full-time role.

You will plan and execute end-to-end UX research, develop study materials, analyze findings, and present them to stakeholders while supporting rapid research cycles for iterative development.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative research skills: designing, fielding, and analyzing large/complex surveys.
• Core UX research craft: method selection, translating findings into actionable product/design recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder influence: ability to present to leadership in a horizontal org.
• Bachelor’s degree in HCI, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or related field (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute end-to-end UX research using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Develop research plans, discussion guides, and study materials.
• Conduct analysis and synthesize findings into insights and recommendations, including AI tool usage.
• Present research findings to stakeholders in clear deliverables (readouts, reports, workshops).
• Collaborate with Product, Design, Content, and Data Science to inform product direction.
• Support rapid research cycles to inform iterative product development.

Skills

Quantitative research

UX research methods

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction or related field

Job description

$100-$105 per hour

Menlo Park, CA

Contract

Duration: 6+ months

Summary:

About the Role:

Seeking a UX Researcher to support product and experience research across a family of products. In this temporary assignment, you will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to help identify user needs, evaluate concepts and experiences, and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations. This is a temporary role and is not a full-time employment opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute end-to-end UX research using appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative methods (e.g., interviews, usability testing, diary studies, surveys, concept testing).

• Develop research plans, discussion guides, and study materials aligned to project goals.

• Conduct analysis and synthesize findings into insights, frameworks, and recommendations. Must be very comfortable with utilizing AI tools in each phase of the research workflow.

• Present research findings to stakeholders in clear, concise deliverables (readouts, reports, and/or workshops).

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (e.g., Product, Design, Content, Data Science) to inform product direction and improve user experience.

• Support rapid research cycles to inform iterative product development.

Must haves:

• Strong quantitative research skills — designing, fielding, and analyzing large/complex surveys.

• Core UX research craft: method selection, translating findings into actionable product/design recommendations.

• Strong stakeholder influence — ability to build relationships with and present to leadership in a horizontal, collaborative org.

• Prior experience in similar environments.

Nice to haves:

• Strong sense of curiosity; receptive to feedback; comfortable with ambiguity.

• Vendor/supplier management, including giving performance feedback.

• Mixed-method and qual depth; tracker build experience; familiarity with AI tools; consumer/messaging domain.

• AI native.

Education/Experience:

• 10 years experience or 5 years of experience conducting UX research or human-centered research (industry, consulting, or equivalent).

• Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

AI Statement:

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