Research Assistant

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking Research Assistants for our Practice in New York, NY. In this role, you will work as part of a team to conduct and plan data collection efforts that support clients in consumer electronics and life sciences.

You will be responsible for

• 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
• Willingness to travel to domestic and international study sites based on project needs
• 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

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• ./. or ./. 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
• Experience with human subjects testing, usability testing, or surveys 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
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time to domestic and international study sites

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