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UX Research Associate

Employer
Genesis10
Location
South San Francisco, California
Closing date
Oct 18, 2021

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Position Type
UX / Design Researcher
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Business
Genesis10 is currently seeking a UX Research Associate with our client in the SEO industry in their San Francisco location. This is a 6 month + contract position.

Summary:
  • We are a research and product team in the client AI Research group
  • We humanize the client's advanced R&D programs by connecting real human needs with emerging technologies and turning them into useful, usable, and delightful products.
  • We are looking to hire a UX Research Assistant (UXRA) for a 6-month contract from August 2021 to January 2022.
  • You'll work in close partnership with our UX researchers and with team members from other disciplines like design, UX engineering, and program management.
  • Day to day activities will include supporting UX researchers in the collection and analysis of user data for foundational and evaluative research.
  • The position can be based in San Francisco, CA, or in Seattle, WA.
  • Initially you will work fully remote, until our offices reopen.
  • You may also be occasionally asked to conduct research in other places, and you'll collaborate with team members in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Atlanta, and London.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct foundational research and literature reviews to examine assumptions and Client the groundwork for new products
  • Plan, observe, and moderate concept testing sessions, interviews, and diary studies
  • Coordinate user study logistics (collaborate with participant recruiters, schedule interviews and lab sessions, distribute incentives)
  • Analyze and interpret both qualitative and quantitative data
  • Synthesize insights and create research reports
  • Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders
  • Conduct foundational research and literature reviews to examine assumptions and Client the groundwork for new products
  • Plan, observe, and moderate concept testing sessions, interviews, and diary studies
  • Coordinate user study logistics (collaborate with participant recruiters, schedule interviews and lab sessions, distribute incentives)

Qualifications:
  • B.A./B.S. (completed) or M.A/M.S./M.Des./Ph.D. in Human Factors, HCI, Design, Product Development, Psychology, Computer Science, Social Science, or other field emphasizing human behavior.
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience, including integrating user research into product designe.g., in applied industry or in an innovation/design/product development consultancy (e.g., IDEO, Fjord, frog); particularly relevant prior job titles include UX Researcher or Design Researcher, User-centered Design Strategist, User-centered Product Innovator, Design consultant Experience conducting UX research cross-culturally and/or in emerging markets Prior experience as a contractor at client is helpful.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Experience with a range of qualitative research methods and analysis techniques.
  • Ability to translate research findings into actionable, persuasive insights for the product team. Experience crafting and communicating research findings through appropriate means (e.g., Google Slides, charts in Google Sheets).
  • Detail-oriented; ability to work independently on a variety of tasks.
  • Gets things done: Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work on schedule.
  • Able to work as a W2 employee of Genesis10 (no Corp-to-Corp)

Desired:
  • Graduate degree in Human Factors, HCI, Design, Product Development, Psychology, Computer Science, Anthropology, Social Science, or other field emphasizing human behavior.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

About Genesis10:
Genesis10 is a leading U.S. business and technology consulting firm with hundreds of clients needing proven talent and solutions to power their strategic initiatives. If you are a high performing business or IT professional with solid, referenced experience, we want to meet you. Genesis10 recruiters and delivery professionals are highly accomplished career advocates, who get to know you beyond your resume to position you with the opportunities that fit your skills, experience and aspirations. We have benefit options to fit your needs and a support staff that works with you from placement throughout your engagement project after project. To learn more about Genesis10 and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at www.genesis10.com "Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

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