Job Description
The Information Technology team at Russell Tobin & Associates is supporting a top organization that has an opening for a UX Researcher.
Seattle, WA
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm PST
Pay Rate Range: $50 - $60/hour W2, based on experience
Duration: 12+ months
Responsibilities:
Design, plan and conduct studies to assist the explorations in next generation computing to understand how computer users may be impacted by novel computer experiences
Collect and analyze biomechanical and physiological test data to understand the user’s experience and point of view
Develop and execute scripts to analyze and interpret time-series data.
Set up, maintain research laboratory equipment (up to 50 pounds), computer software, and lab supplies.
Document, synthesize and present data
Conduct literature reviews to self educate, and to help educate others
Integrate and synchronize research equipment and with new technologies
Ensure that participants are safe and comfortable during research studies
Travel between neighboring Meta offices (1 mile) within downtown Seattle with prototypes and equipment
Reports to UX Research Scientist
Requirements :
Human participant research experience
Hands on lab equipment experience: data collection (calibration, recording data, and processing)
Data analysis using a computer language (e.g. Matlab/Python/R) to filter, visualize and process data, especially in three dimensions
C-Motion Visual 3D (ability to write and execute scripts)
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
Consumer product development related research experience preferred
Knowledge and understanding of kinematics, forces, and electromyography (EMG) data.
Understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and biomechanical analysis tools and techniques.
Experience with these types of data: mechanical, biomechanical, anthropometrical, animation, perception and physiological data
Experience with these sensors: three dimensional motion capture, forceplates, strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure sensors, electromyography, etc…
Ability to synthesize data and write test results in a clear and concise manner.
Preference for a record of presenting and publishing experiments in journals and/or at scientific conferences
Education:
Masters or Doctorate Degree or equivalent experience in fields such as: Biomechanics, Mechanical Engineering
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.