UX Research Assistant (Contract)

<span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>About the Role</b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">User Research International is partnering with a pioneering, technology company currently building next generational HCI platforms.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">As a UX Research Assistant, you will play a critical role in bridging the gap between product innovation and real human experience. You will facilitate and moderate user research sessions to uncover deep behavioral insights. Your findings will directly influence product design, feature development, and UX strategy.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Pay Range:</b> $20-25 an hour</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Location:</b> Remote</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Position Type:</b> Contract</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Key Responsibilities</b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Facilitate Sessions: Moderate qualitative user research studies.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Build Rapport & Extract Insights: Create a welcoming, neutral, and engaging environment for participants to ensure authentic feedback; probe effectively to uncover underlying user pain points, motivations, and unmet needs.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Handle scheduling and coordination for study sessions.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Qualifications & Requirements</b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Experience: 2+ years of professional experience in UX research, qualitative moderation, user testing, or human factors engineering.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Moderation Expertise: Demonstrated skill in neutral facilitation, active listening, and adaptive probing during live user sessions.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Methodological Knowledge: Strong understanding of qualitative research methodologies, usability testing frameworks, and study design.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex user feedback into clear, prioritized recommendations for cross-functional teams.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Technical Fluency: Familiarity with modern remote user research and testing platforms (e.g., Slack, Zoom, or Qualtrics).</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-ambiguity environment where priorities and product iterations move quickly.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Benefits:</b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Employer-paid Health/Vision/Dental</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">401(k)</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Paid time off</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Paid holidays</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>ABOUT US </b><br>User Research International is a User Experience (UX) consulting research company specializing in usability testing and market research based in Kirkland, Washington. We work with some of the most recognized brands on some of the most cutting-edge technologies, and we help our clients build in-depth understanding of their customers’ needs. Our culture is collaborative and we equally value people skills and technical skills. We work in a fast-paced environment with quick turn around and rich variety. Our team is passionate about enabling our clients to make their products and services more usable and accessible. <br> <br><b>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</b>: <i>User Research values diversity and seeks to offer a safe, respectful, enjoyable workplace for all people. User Research International provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran/military status. </i></span></span></span><br>