Researcher ii - united states, longview (washington)

the "world's largest search engine" is looking for you!!

 

position description

project overview:

we follow a simple but vital premise in the user experience group: "focus on the user and all else will follow." we're passionately interested in our users and strive to learn everything we can about their goals and needs, attitudes and emotions to help define the products and experiences we create. the user experience team is a critical driving force behind gathering these insights and then using them to inspire and inform design. we are a multi-disciplinary team of interaction designers, visual designers, user researchers, and copywriters who collaborate closely with each other and with engineering and product management to create innovative and usable products that people love.

 

overall responsibilities:

user study moderation

design and administer questionnaires and surveys

literature reviews

lab setup & management

liaise with participant recruiting teams and participant onboarding

note taking and data capture

highlight-video creation

qualitative data analysis/synthesis

user testing analyses

draft findings, recommendations, and reports based on user research

advocate research findings to diverse audiences through written and oral communications.

 

top 3 daily responsibilities:

conduct qualitative user research, primarily in-lab usability sessions

synthesize data and craft clear, compelling presentations to share results with stakeholders

assist other user researchers with various user research activities

 

required skills:

b.a./b.s. (completed) in human factors, psychology, hci/computer science, or other related fields or equivalent practical experience

2-3 years of experience

experience with one or more of the following methods: usability studies, concept evaluations, benchmarks, diary studies,  user interviews, field research, surveys.

detail-oriented and able to work independently on a variety of tasks

strong oral and written communication skills.

effective interpersonal, communication, negotiation and collaboration skills.

can prioritize time between multiple projects, and be flexible by adapting to changing schedules and different projects.

nice to have skills (not required): 

m.a/m.s./ph.d. in human factors, social sciences, human-computer interaction (hci), computer science, product design, or other field

strong knowledge of experimental design and statistical analysis

visual design skills 

quantitative research skills and proficiency with statistical analysis in r.

technical aptitude, familiarity with basic graphic and video editing tools preferred.

this client is requiring that all new hires show proof of covid-19 vaccination. however, accommodation considerations will be reviewed for those that cannot be vaccinated for medical, religious, or other reasons protected by law.

equal opportunity employer/veterans/disabled



the company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

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