Research Assistant- Human Factors

• 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

This role contributes to creating a safer, healthier, more sustainable world by supporting clients in consumer product development through human factors research and data collection.

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

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent. The firm is committed to offering competitive benefits, compensation, recognition programs, and resources to support health and well-being.

Exponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm that engages multidisciplinary teams to solve clients' unique challenges, with a mission to create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world through technological innovation and safety assurance.