Research - Human Subjects Research Assistant II - 3031321

Job#: 3031321

Job Description:

Research - Human Subjects Research Assistant II

Location: Redmond, Washington (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

Our organization is exploring, innovating, and designing novel interfaces and hardware subsystems for the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. We are looking for a motivated Research Assistant to join our team and support human subject research studies. The chosen candidate will work with a diverse and interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers and will have access to cutting-edge technology, resources, and testing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Stage, set up, and manage equipment and lab spaces for experiments.
• Conduct experiments, including collecting informed consent, running protocols, handling confidential data, data annotation, and creating basic reports.
• Conduct literature reviews on a wide field of research topics.
• Assist with recruiting and scheduling experiment participants.
• Help with experimental design, documentation, and provide feedback during design.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in the field of 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 is required.

Experience: 3 years of experience is required.

Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and personal management skills are necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing data and/or 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.

Essential Physical Functions

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

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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