Research Assistant- Human Factors

Exponent•Phoenix, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team! Our Opportunity We are currently seeking Research Assistants for our 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