UX/HF Researcher III
Date: Sep 7, 2024
Location: Orlando, FL, US, 32801
Company: Aptar Group
JOB TITLE: UX/HF Researcher III
DEPARTMENT: Human Factors
REPORTS TO: Director of UX/HF
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
WORK LOCATION: Hybrid
WHO WE ARE:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The UX/HF Researcher III works together in multi-disciplinary teams to execute research and usability testing for a variety of projects. The UX/HF Researcher II will assist internal development teams on user interface design and usability through application of human factors principles, standards, and methodology to identify and mitigate end-user performance issues.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Collaborate with other members of the UX/HF team to solve complex design challenges and understand the end-user requirements at each development phase.
- Assist with defining the recruitment needs or the research studies and/or focus groups.
- Design, moderate, and lead quantitative and qualitative user research studies by selecting the appropriate method.
- Participate in customer facing activities to best scope the research project, define the objectives, regulatory requirement and other specifics influencing the overall cost and project timeline
- Execute research work with respect of the project timeline and projected cost including hours and other resources
- Coach and share best practices with other team members
- Analyze the results of the data collected during the study, conduct analysis planning, and write a report on the findings.
- Present the findings of the research study or the results to external stakeholders (i.e., clients)
- Make recommendation to customer on regulatory pathways and best in class research approach
- Stay in touch and abreast of industry trends and competitive landscape
- Encourage and support an entrepreneurial spirit
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Skills):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Factors Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, Ergonomics, or related field from an accredited institution.
- 5+ years of human factors research work experience.
- Strong ability to interface with clients in a professional manner.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present research findings to multiple levels.
- Strong knowledge of industry’s best practices.
- Strong creative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership, and interpersonal skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in Human Factors Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, Ergonomics, or related field from an accredited institution.
- Medical device experience.
- Working knowledge of ISO 13485 standards.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Occasional travel; conducting field research and/or supervising field research and on-site client meetings
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Mental - Requires a relatively high degree of concentration intermittently to compile reports and analyze data approximately 50% of time; periods of mental effort and concentration followed by other aspects of the job with lesser concentration and attention requirements.
- Physical - Requires walking/standing approximately 20%, sitting approximately 80% and lifting up to 15 lbs. approximately 1% of time; involves repetitive stooping, forward bending and crouching approximately 10% of time.
- Manual Dexterity - Requires use of hands, arms and feet for repetitive lifting; use of hands and arms to operate computers, copy machine and other general office equipment and to record written information.
- Audible Demands - Requires ability to hear verbal instructions and to communicate with internal departments and outside sources in person and via telephone.
- Visual Demands - Requires ability to read written instructions, correspondence and other documentation as well as operate office equipment such as computers and printers. Color and depth perception not necessary.
- Environmental - Requires capability of performing essential job functions in an established office environment under lighting and climate control tolerances. Noise level is moderate.
Nearest Major Market: Orlando