Location: Northampton, MA
Company: Smith College
Research & Development (R&D) jobs involve creating new products or improving existing ones through innovative processes. Professionals in these roles conduct experiments, analyze data, and turn concepts into practical solutions. R&D is pivotal in industries such as pharmaceuticals, technology, and engineering, and is characterized by a focus on innovation, problem-solving, and continuous learning. R&D positions often require advanced education and a strong foundation in scientific or technical disciplines. These roles are essential for driving progress and maintaining competitive edges in marketplaces.
Computational Biology, or Data Science. 3 years of experience with high-level programming language such as Python, MATLAB, C/C++, Julia. 3 years of experience with experimental design, planning and analysis creating new workflows, system, or analysis framework for data science or machine learning.
3 years managing or leading scientific meetings. Position located in Boston, MA Remote work benefit available within normal commuting distance from office location. If qualified, please
care deeply about the people who use our products. The UX team plays an integral part in gathering insights about the attitudes, emotions, needs, and behaviors of people who use our products to inspire and inform design. We collaborate closely with each other and with engineering and product management to create industry-leading products that deliver value for the people who use them, and for Google's businesses.
As a Quantitative User Experience Researcher (Quant UXR), you'll help inform your team of UXers, product managers, and engineers about user needs. You'll play a critical role in creating useful, usable, and delightful products. You'll work with stakeholders across functions and
levels and have impact at all stages of product development. You will investigate user behavior and user needs using empirical research methods such as logs analysis, survey research, path modeling, and regression analysis.
Quant UXRs vary in background using skills from computer science, quantitative social science, econometrics, data science, survey research, psychology, human-computer interaction, and other fields. You'll combine skills in behavioral research design, statistical methods, and general programming to improve user experience. The Quant UXR community at Google will help you do your best work. You'll have the opportunity to work with and learn from UXRs across Google through
regular meetups, mentor programs, and access to internal research tools.
User experience is at the forefront of how we create intuitive, innovative, and beautiful products that people love. We strive to learn and understand our users' needs, behaviors, and emotions to gather insights that inform product strategy and design. Our UX teams include designers, researchers, content strategists, and engineers who are passionate about quality, usability, and simplicity. We work on collaborative teams to solve complex challenges and craft experiences that highlight our products' unique capabilities and personalities. Our work touches billions while exemplifying a key principle that is core to Google's philosophy: " Focus on the user and all else will follow.
" The US base salary range for this full-time position is $139,000-$208,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, related field, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar. Experience in programming languages used for data manipulation and computational statistics (Python, R, MATLAB, C , Java, Go), and with SQL.
Product research experience in an applied research setting. Preferred qualifications: Master's or Ph D degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field. 5 years of experience conducting UX research on products and working with executive leadership (e. g. Director level and above). 3 years of experience managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization. Excellent command of research questions within a given domain, and of technical tools for the analysis of data within that field.
Proficiency in programming computational and statistical algorithms for large data sets. Demonstrated expertise in descriptive, inferential, and multivariate statistics, including t-test and ANOVA, and experimental design. Responsibilities Define and measure quantitative UX goals and metrics in collaboration with Designers, Qualitative Researchers, Data Scientists, Engineers and Program Managers. Develop code and statistical models to understand user experience. Conduct empirical research using methods from computer science, quantitative social science, statistics, econometrics, and other fields to understand user behavior and extract meaningful patterns from large data sets.
Examine existing data and product designs to generate hypotheses and plans for high-impact research. Prioritize and drive research to improve user experience. Communicate findings to stakeholders in the company. Make research findings convincing and actionable for both research experts and non-experts. Requisition #: 97120458609959622pca3lyuhf
and investigate materials such as fabrics, urethanes, synthetic leathers and hardware often found in the clothing, sporting goods and furniture industries. Research and investigate technologies that may be useful to our products for example, fabric additives and finishes.
Perform market analysis, competitive technology, emerging trends outlining strengths, weaknesses and new opportunities. Work with the design team to define product needs and translate those into potential material choices. Investigate, communicate and formalize raw material vendor relationships. Periodically present your findings to the team. Create and maintain a database and material sample library. Work with the design
team, vendors and internal departments as needed to successfully bring products through all phases of development. Support company activities where needed.
Required Skills: Demonstrative experience in critical thinking 1+ years experience buying or relevant work experience Some experience working with vendors and sources Effectively work on multiple simultaneous projects as part of a matrix product development team Be a self-starter, collaborative, and thrive in a dynamic fast paced environment. Preferred Skills: MS Office and Google Suit Excellent verbal and written communication skills including influencing and negotiation skills Some knowledge of horses and the equestrian market preferred Ideally seeking candidates local to Dedham, MA
Scientific Review for project reports in area of expertise. Serving as a team leader and/or Principal Investigator (PI) and leading the technical, scientific, budgetary, and regulatory aspects of development and validation of cellular and humoral immunogenicity assays including Gx P studies.
May have up to five direct reports and working as a group leader and/or Senior Manager. Demonstrating broad knowledge in the related technical area and functioning as a subject matter expert and technical leader both within and outside of the department. Write SOPs, validation protocols, and reports Overseeing project timelines and putting best efforts into increasing productivity. Representing the
company in scientific conferences or participating in sales meetings as required. Working with management and QAU to maintain and improve quality systems. Authoring and reviewing Protocols, Reports, Deviations, and Audit responses.
Providing leadership, mentoring, and training to assigned scientific staff. Performing a QC function to review data and reports to ensure the accuracy of all laboratory-related processes. Maintaining regular communication with QAU, scientists, PIs, and other project staff and becoming the client's technical point of contact for an assigned project or program. Additional duties and responsibilities as required. Job Qualifications and Requirements: BS with at
least 8 years of relevant experience, MS with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or Ph D with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
Experience with immunoassays and cell based assay techniques like ELISA, Flow Cytometry, ELISpot, MSD, WB is critical. Experience with validating cellular and humoral immunogenicity assays under Gx P regulations including basic statistical analysis is required. Ability to quickly acquire new skills and craft creative solutions. Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and work as part of a team to complete projects. Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work without supervision in a team environment.
Will participate in client meetings. Excellent computer skills are required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel (formulas, graphs and charts), and Power Point.
