Human Subjects Research Assistant II

Position: Human Subjects Research Assistant II
Location: Redmond, Washington (Onsite)
Duration: 07+ months Contract
Pay Range: $33-$38/hour on W2
Job ID: 177031

Job Overview:
We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support human subject research studies. The selected candidate will collaborate with a diverse and interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, resources, and testing facilities. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in supporting human behavioral experiments.

Responsibilities:

• Stage, set up, and manage equipment and lab spaces for experiments.
• Conduct experiments, including obtaining informed consent, running experiment protocols, handling confidential data, annotating data, and creating basic reports.
• Perform literature reviews on a wide range of research topics.
• Assist with recruiting and scheduling experiment participants.
• Contribute to experimental design, documentation, and provide feedback during the design process.

• Ability to wear a precision wearable data-collection device on the hand and forearm for extended periods of time.
• Maintain sustained manual dexterity and fine-motor control while wearing the device.
• Fit within the following hand size measurements:
  • Minimum hand breadth: 95 mm (measured across the knuckles with fingers extended flat).
  • Minimum hand length: 195 mm (wrist crease to tip of middle finger).

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology (e.g., neuroscience), cognitive science (e.g., artificial intelligence), computer science (e.g., human-computer interaction), engineering (e.g., human-factors), or a closely related research area.
• 3 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and personal management skills.

• Experience analyzing data and designing research protocols.
• Experience collecting user interaction data and working with related technical equipment (e.g., inertial sensing with IMUs, optical sensing, EMG).
• 1+ years of experience working in a research environment involving human subjects.

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Pay Range: $33 - $38/hour on W2

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.

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