UX Researcher

A global leader in consumer technology is looking for a UX Researcher to join a cross-functional team of designers, engineers, and product experts focused on developing innovative health and wellness applications. In this role, you’ll design and conduct end-to-end user research studies—from planning and execution to analysis and presentation—to guide product strategy and design decisions. You’ll work on pioneering Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) products and health applications that empower users to proactively manage their well-being. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, iterative environments and is passionate about using research insights to drive meaningful user experiences. If you’re eager to help shape the future of digital health solutions, we invite you to apply! Job Responsibilities : Meeting with key stakeholders (PM, Head of User Experience and Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Head of Engineering) to understand key milestones for product development. Working with recruiting vendors to recruit participants for a study (includes writing a screener, securing budget approval, and communicating with the recruiting vendor leading up to the study). Writing study plans that use appropriate methods to answer the key research questions and include key information for upcoming study. Independently moderating user-research studies. Quickly synthesizing research findings into insights that stakeholders (e.g., product, design, writing) can understand and act on. Preparing report presentations and communicating research findings to a broad team of stakeholders. Working with product, writing, design, and development teams to guide the development of products / prototypes to support further testing and prompt key decisions to be made. Collaborating with other team members to build applications for cutting-edge smartphone and wearable SaMD solutions, including collaborations. Helping provide documentation for SaMDs, which includes human factors validation plan, use related risks analysis, and tracking all recommendations made during the formative studies. Using research insights to help establish a roadmap for health strategy, with a forward-thinking vision of how our health products and services can best fit into user's lives. Leading, mentoring, and guiding other researchers on the team by providing constructive feedback and reviews on research reports and during collaboration sessions. Work with your Manager on research priorities. Required Experience and Education : 7+ years of UX Research / Human Factors experience with a Bachelors degree, or 1+ years of UX Research / Human Factors experience with a Masters degree. Educational background in research-related domains, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Anthropology or comparable industry research experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Experience leading several research studies from end to end and throughout the development life cycle. Experience using a variety of research methodologies (e.g., usability testing, observation, in-depth interviews, surveys, etc.) Experience working closely with design and product functions. Candidate Skills and Attributes : Self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or independent environment. Detail-oriented with strong organization skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Limited supervision and the exercise of discretion. Fluency in best practices for user experience and user research. Ability to communicate research findings in a clear way to different audiences using excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Entrepreneurial spirit that is flexible, can think creatively, and enjoys working collaboratively to find solutions in either ambiguous situations or within constraints. Ability to run a study and provide actionable recommendations quickly. Results-driven. Preferred : Experience conducting user research on consumer health products and developing products in the health, wellness, and / or medical space. Experience with products that seek to motivate users to make healthy behavior changes. Experience using measures to evaluate success of iterative design approach. Experience mentoring and leading researchers. Experience conducting research on consumer devices such as smartphones, smartwatches, and other wearables. Experience running prototype software on mobile devices and remotely via video conference. Experience with a variety of methodologies, usability, in-depth interview, observation, contextual inquiry, etc. Type : Contract (W2) Duration : 6 months (with extension possible) Work Location : Mountain View, CA (on-site) Pay range : $ 90.00 - $ 100 / HR (DOE)