Research Assistant - Human Factors

Exponent Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking Research Assistants for their 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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