Research Assistant

Summary: Exponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm dedicated to solving unique challenges for clients. The Research Assistant will contribute to data collection efforts in the Data Sciences Practice, supporting clients in consumer electronics and life sciences. Responsibilities: - 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 Required Qualifications: - B.S./B.A. or M.S./M.A. 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 - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with human subjects testing, usability testing, or surveys - Experience with hardware and software development or troubleshooting Required Skills: Human subjects testing, Usability testing, Hardware troubleshooting Important Skills: Software development, Project management Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical thinking, Team collaboration, Written communication, Verbal communication, Organizational skills Benefits: Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page: