User Research Assistant- Tester II Category: Analytics BI & AI Employment Type: Contract Reference: BH-375589 Yoh has an immediate, 10+ month contract opportunity, as a User Research Assistant- Tester II within the Entertainment & Media- Gaming Industry to jour client, hybrid to report to their office Kirkland, WA Max Hourly Rate $30.55/hr. This is an Entry Level Opportunity- those currently pursuing PHD or Masters Degree is acceptable Must be able to command a room, you will be hosting Client is seeking a detail-oriented User Research Assistant with an intense passion for gaming and conducting research using both qualitative and quantitative methods. As a User Research Assistant, you will moderate groups (4 - 20 participants) through test sessions on various gaming platforms. During this 9-month contract, you will observe participant behavior and communicate that information to the research team. You will receive training in many necessary skills; however, knowledge of research practices with people is critical What You Will Be Doing Assist lead researchers in all tasks, including preparing and executing research studies. Ensure smooth operation of studies, such as recruiting research participants, setting up the lab, troubleshooting hardware and software, and executing the study. Moderate each playtest in a non-biased manner . Regularly submit notes/observations for each test. Assist the operations lead in maintaining the research participant database and inventory of gratuities (games and gift cards). Possibly support special projects, such as qualitative data entry and analysis, presentations to stakeholders, recruiting events, game teardowns, basic statistical analysis, telemetry integration, visual dashboards/graphs creation, etc. Who You Are Education Pursuing or completed a relevant college degree (e.g., social sciences, human-computer interaction [HCI], human factors, or related field). Graduate degrees preferred. Essential knowledge or skills: Comfortable speaking authoritatively in front of groups. Experience moderating large groups effectively without supervision Excellent organizational and communication skills. Comfortable with Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, Outlook) Able to adapt and quickly learn when faced with a large variety of problems. Genuinely enjoy gaming in all forms! Preferred knowledge and skills: Knowledge of research design in qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research. Basic proficiency with statistical tests and scripting languages, such as R or similar. Familiarity with data visualization tools like Looker or similar. Understanding of game design theory and the development process for video games. You will be asked to complete an assignment as part of the interview process If This Sounds Like You, Apply Now! Yoh makes finding and applying for jobs simple. Partner with Yoh to find the right opportunities across multiple industries in the US and UK. Estimated Min Rate: $21.39 Estimated Max Rate: $30.55 Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, i