Research Assistant- Human Subjects

Job Title: Research Assistant- Human Subjects

Location: Redmond, WA

Duration: Contract - 6 months

Pay Range: $40 - $42/hr MAX (W2)

Job ID: 372822

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Research - Human Subjects Research Assistant II to join our dynamic team at Reality Labs Research. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in supporting human behavioral experiments and a proven ability to execute human subject research protocols to generate reliable data and insights for advanced AR/VR interaction research.

Responsibilities:

• Stage, set up, and manage equipment and lab spaces for experiments.
• Conduct experiments including informed consent collection, protocol execution, confidential data handling, data annotation, and basic report creation.
• Conduct literature reviews across relevant research domains.
• Assist with recruiting and scheduling of experiment participants.
• Support experimental design, documentation, and provide feedback during design.

Essential Physical Functions:

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

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in 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 field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and self-management skills.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Onsite availability, 5 days per week in Redmond, WA.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience analyzing data and designing research protocols.
• Experience collecting user interaction data and working with technical equipment such as IMUs, optical sensing systems, or EMG.
• 1+ years of experience in a human subjects research environment.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Fair Chance Notice

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may relate to material job duties listed, including adherence to company policies, sound judgment, stress management, safe and respectful collaboration, trustworthiness, meeting client standards and requirements, and safeguarding business operations and reputation.

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Phone: 415-67-4805