Senior Human Factors Researcher

About the role

Oracle Health is seeking a Senior Human Factors Researcher to join our team. This role involves applying human factors expertise to tackle complex healthcare problems, collaborating with clinicians, developers, product management, and UX associates.

Responsibilities

• Apply human factors expertise and research methods to healthcare technology challenges.
• Lead investigations into complex interactions across clinical roles, care settings, and products.
• Ensure research meets regulatory standards and supports product safety and usability.
• Translate research findings into design improvements and validate product strategies.
• Work with UX Design and Product leaders to align designs with user needs and internal standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Ergonomics, Human-Computer Interaction, Industrial Engineering, Informatics or related field.
• 5+ years of user research experience, preferably in safety-critical and/or regulated industries.
• Experience with healthcare software is a plus.
• Strong scientific background with knowledge of research methods, cognition, ergonomics, perception, and human decision-making.
• Solid understanding of human factors principles, usability principles, and interface design best practices.
• Proactive and organized multitaskers with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Ergonomics, Human-Computer Interaction, Industrial Engineering, Informatics or related field.
• 7+ years of experience conducting research to inform and/or evaluate the design of electronic healthcare software, and/or other safety-critical systems.
• Familiarity with relevant human factors standards and regulatory guidance pertinent to healthcare systems.
• Familiarity with research platforms and tools such as: UserZoom, User Testing, dScout, QDA tools, and Qualtrics.

Skills

• Strong scientific background with a foundation in research methods, cognition, ergonomics, perception, and human decision-making.
• Solid understanding of human factors principles, usability principles, and interface design best practices.
• Proactive and organized multitaskers who works well under time pressures.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with a fluency in English.
• Able to distil research insights into audience-appropriate formats that drive a shared understanding of opportunities and risks.
• Able to work additional or irregular hours as needed and allowed by local regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short term disability and long term disability.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation, Paid sick leave, Paid parental leave.
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance.

Pay

Hiring Range in USD: $91,400 - $187,000 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Schedule

This position is based in the United States and offers flexibility for remote or hybrid work, depending on team and business needs. This position recommends availability between 8am-5pm Central Time.