Human Factors/User Experience Researcher

Company: University Of Pittsburgh Swanson School Of Enginee
Location: Tempe
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

The AdvaMed Medtech Career Center gives you access to the jobs, candidates and resources you need. As part of the National Healthcare Career Network, the AdvaMed Career Center connects you with an extensive network of jobs and candidates from more than 350 health care organizations and job boards. If you are looking for jobs within AdvaMed,--please--view our current open positions .-- Experienced Human Factors/User Experience Researcher Research Collective Application Attachments: Please include your resume and up to two additional documents. Add File Research Collective is looking to add a mid-level Human Factors/User Experience Researcher who will work on, and eventually lead, research projects for a wide variety of clients and products. The experienced HF Researcher will collaborate with team members and clients to conduct consumer research, task analysis, usability testing, and user experience design. Responsibilities The successful candidate will apply a sound understanding of human behavior, capabilities, and limitations to research, analyze, design, and test medical devices. In addition, they will apply their knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research and analysis methods to ensure that products and processes are easy to learn, efficient to use, memorable, safe, and satisfying. Specific activities include:

• Observational and contextual research
• User profiles and personas
• Heuristic evaluations and cognitive walkthroughs
• Customer journey documents
• Task analysis and use-related risk analysis
• Usability testing
• Data analysis and root cause analysis
• Research reports
• Preparing Human Factors Engineering documentation for regulatory submissions
• Applying industry standards (e.g., FDA's human factors guidance, IE 62366, ANSI/AAMI HE75)
• Develop client contacts and help to grow future business opportunities Our Ideal Candidate Consulting provides unparalleled diversity, professional contacts, and opportunities for professional growth, but it is challenging work. You must be conscientious and persistent, with a can-do attitude to be successful in a fast-paced, collaborative firm. You must also be an effective and confident communicator, with a strong customer service orientation. Having a keen interest in applying knowledge about human behavior to the design of healthcare products will also be a plus. Flexibility, adaptability and a sense of humor often come in handy too!-- The ideal candidate would possess a Master's degree (PhD is a plus) in Human Systems Engineering, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Biomedical Engineering, Quality Engineering/Assurance, or related field.-- While we list the above as preferred, we also believe that related work experience is important and should be recognized. We'll also consider candidates with a Bachelor's degree, combined with equivalent experience. Examples of helpful experience include:
  • Formative and validation usability testing
  • Writing and administering screeners
  • Heuristic evaluations
  • Project management Flexible Work Location
    • Onsite (in our Tempe office / usability testing facility)
    • Remote (work from home)--
    • Combination of the above Travel Requirements
      • Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time. Salary and Benefits Research Collective offers a fantastic compensation package which includes:
        • Paid Time Off (PTO) / Vacation
        • Health Insurance
        • 401(k) Plan About Research Collective Research Collective is a Human Factors and User Experience research and design consultancy located in Tempe, Arizona. We are passionate about Healthcare Human Factors and partner with top medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies to help them improve the usability and safety of a wide range of products.

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