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User Experience Researcher

UXR Hunt
Menlo Park, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026
Insight Global is hiring UX Research Moderators to support a consumer electronic and life science research initiative in Menlo Park, CA. In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to execute data collection activities and deliver high‑quality research experiences for participants.

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Schedule: 5 days per week, day shifts between Monday–Friday, some Saturdays!

Duration: Rolling Contract, 3 Month Project to Start!

Required Skills And Experience

  • Education: B.S./B.A. or M.S./M.A. in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Human Factors, Psychology, or related STEM fields.
  • Experience: Prior experience with usability studies, or hardware/software troubleshooting
  • Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Strong Interpersonal Background, Ex: customer service/retail etc.

Role

What You’ll Do As a Study Facilitator, you’ll play a key role in day‑to‑day research operations, including:

  • Leading multiple user sessions per day, each lasting approximately 90 minutes
  • Moderating user studies with participants across various settings and locations
  • Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting prototype hardware and technical equipment used for data collection
  • Real‑time technical support to participants by troubleshooting prototype devices and clearly guiding users through technical challenges
  • Identifying and resolving study execution issues in real time and implementing corrective solutions as needed
  • Supporting research teams to ensure sessions run smoothly and data is collected accurately
  • This position will also involve field demonstrations with participants throughout the Menlo Park area in the upcoming months

Compensation

$35 to 40/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Salary : $35 - $40

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