Exponent · 8 hours ago
Research Assistant- Human Factors
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelExponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm dedicated to solving unique challenges for clients through multidisciplinary teams. The Research Assistant in the Human Factors Practice will contribute to data collection efforts supporting consumer product development and will be involved in user studies, project management, and communication with stakeholders.
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience with human subjects testing, usability testing, or surveys
Experience with budgeting or project management
Experience with hardware and software development or troubleshooting
Benefits
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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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