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Black Canyon ConsultingBlack Canyon ConsultingBethesda, MD

User Experience Researcher

Lead user research efforts including interviews, surveys, focus groups, and usability testing to gather insights and inform data model and product decisions for a high-throughput genomic data repository. Requires 3+ years UX research experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with design tools like Figma.

Salary not listed
On-site3+ YOEUX Research

About the role

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Identify and document key stakeholders and user personas for our highly visible data sequencing initiative
  • Identify and document user personas
  • Develop outreach strategy for new data model
  • Conduct user research through user interviews, surveys, and focus groups to gather insights on user needs and preferences
  • Compile findings into actionable requirements for the updated data model development
  • Prioritize requirements based on business goals and user needs
  • Measure impact of the initiative on user’s sentiment
  • Create help documents and other web content
  • Create communication assets for stakeholder engagement and marketing
  • Document product use cases
  • Document product specifications and related data structures
  • Prepare product wireframes and prototypes for engagement with stakeholders
  • Plan and implement workshops and codeathons to refine data model components and related products

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field; advanced degree desired
  • 3+ years of UX Research experience
  • 3+ years conducting interviews and gathering data
  • 3+ years of Figma, Adobe XD, or similar experience
  • Must have strong oral and verbal communication skills

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Skills

User ResearchUsability TestingUser InterviewsSurveysFocus GroupsFigmaAdobe XDWireframingPrototypingStakeholder Management

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