Senior Human Factors Specialist

Responsibilities

• Leading usability testing, field research, individual interviews, and group interviews.
• Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from the aforementioned research activities aimed to evaluate and ultimately validate user interface designs.
• Developing and reviewing documentation, including but not limited to usability test protocols and reports, use-related risk analyses, user profiles, and Human Factors Engineering reports.
• Delivering test results, conclusions, and opportunities for improvement to clients via presentations and written deliverables.
• Serving as a peer reviewer for other team members’ deliverables to ensure that they meet quality standards.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for key clients and performing various internal- and client-facing project management activities, including managing project budgets and schedules.
• Supporting scoping discussions and proposal development for new potential projects.
• Mentoring and supporting Human Factors Associates and Specialists.

Qualifications

• A university degree (equivalent to Bachelor’s degree) in Human Factors Engineering or a related discipline.
• 4-6 years of experience applying Human Factors Engineering to the development of medical devices, combination products, or related products.
• Advanced degree in Human Factors Engineering preferred.
• Hands-on experience leading various HF activities and deliverables for medical devices and/or combination products, including planning, conducting, and developing detailed documentation for formative and HF validation/summative usability tests.
• Experience applying FDA’s Human Factors-related guidance documents and IEC62366.
• Experience managing technical projects and communicating with clients.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and productively with team members and clients globally.
• Ability to communicate and present effectively, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment.
• Ability to travel 20% to support research and usability testing, primarily in the US.