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.
About the job
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 Research, Usability Testing, User Interviews, Surveys, Focus Groups, Figma, Adobe XD, Wireframing, Prototyping, Stakeholder Management
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