Job Description

We are seeking a Data Collection Researcher for a 9 month contract role with a leading client in Sunnyvale, CA.  

SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED

Recruiting and welcoming participants, guiding participants through the data collection stations to collect the required CV data and metadata, complete basic data QA, upload data, recruit /manage participants, and assist with other requests such as special data collection studies.

Note that these are NOT usability or focus group studies where skill and observational skills are required and provide work that can align with roles like Usability Engineer or Product Manager. This is just data collection.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Computer Vision is seeking a highly motivated data researcher to join our growing user research and data collection team. The ideal candidate will be flexible, detail-oriented, good with people, and comfortable working with study participants in the field.

This position requires the ability to work with minimal direction, the capacity to work quickly and be flexible while delivering high-quality results. Having an eye for process improvement is critical as we will look to the researchers for input on how to evolve our collection processes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Work one-on-one with research participants by training and assisting them through the research process to ensure research objectives are met

-Manage data collection processes including securing testing materials, handling logistics, troubleshooting technical or process issues and providing daily report

-Own defined projects focused on improving parts of the data collection processes

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

-Bachelor degree required in a relevant field

-A high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information

-Ability to work well with people at all levels inside and outside the company

-Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills

-Willingness to roll up your sleeves to get stuff done, support several projects at one time, and to accept reprioritization as necessary

-Comfortable working with technical equipment

-Ability to deliver high-quality work within tight timelines

-Ability to follow through, work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities

-Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively

-A good sense of humor, a positive attitude and great team work skills are a must

-Ability to lift up to 15 lbs

PREFERRED SKILLS

-Degree in Education, Human Factors, Psychology, Market Research, HCI

-Experience with data collection and processing

-End-to-end, hands-on experience with all aspects of data collections (recruiting, moderation, analysis, reporting)

-Experience moderating a 1:1 session with users independently in the field

-Experience moderating sessions with participants of different age and demographics is a big plus

-Consumer electronic research experience

-Experience in customer service

-Good Excel skills are a plus

Company Description

#1 Global Supplier of the Year! Experis is a global leader in professional resourcing and project-based workforce solutions. We deliver in-demand talent for mission-critical positions, enhancing the competitiveness of the organizations and people we serve. Our goal is to maintain a positive candidate and client experience through fitting the best candidates with the best positions.