Exponent · 1 hour ago
Research Assistant
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$32.70/hr - $37.50/hrExponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm committed to solving unique challenges for clients. The Research Assistant will conduct and plan data collection efforts supporting clients in consumer electronics and life sciences, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Consulting
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
Leveraging available resources effectively and applying insights and learnings across diverse technical research efforts
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
Qualification
Required
BS./B.A. or M.S./M.A. in Science, Engineering, or a related field such as Computer Science, Physics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Cognitive Science or Biomedical Engineering or related field
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 with a solution-oriented mindset
Strong organizational skills
Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time to domestic and international study sites
Preferred
Experience with human subjects testing (clinical or non-clinical settings), clinical studies, usability testing, or surveys
Experience with hardware and software development or troubleshooting
Company
Exponent
With over 90 scientific and engineering disciplines, Exponent’s staff of approximately 900, located in 20 offices throughout the USA
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cathy Chen
Senior Managing Engineer
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