Undergraduate Research Fellow

Client: Meta Reality LabsTitle: Research AssociateQualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.Location: 100% On Site4420 Bayard St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213131 15th St, Pittsburgh, PA 1522Duration: 12-month extending contractTypeContract, 40 hours per weekHours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 2:30-11pmPay Rate$22/hourProgram Overview:Insight Global @ Meta Reality LabsThis team's core function is to collect user data, of human participants' face and body. We capture facial expressions, eye movement, voice, etc.; the data is used for various research initiatives.Requirements:Bachelor's degreeExperience with research or following work processes (gathering requirements, capturing notes, documentation). Any clinical experience can work as well.Customer service experience. Ability to get people out of their comfort zone and be someone's friend for a day. This person should enjoy working with people daily.Strong organizational, interpersonal skills, and attention to detailDemonstrated ability to remain calm in stressful situations.Demonstrated ability to remain adaptable and flexible in stressful situations.Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and solve problems.1+ year of experience with Windows and macOSDay-to-DayThe Research Associate will collect face and body data gathered from large-scale capture domes and VR headsets by:Staging and setting-up equipment for the study, which may include engaging with engineering, external equipment vendors, internal and external safety evaluators, and the research study team to ensure the equipment is set up properly.Conducting the study, including participant coaching and interaction, operating complex, experimental capture systems, and debriefing with team leadership as necessaryPerforming basic troubleshooting of capture systems (hardware and software) and escalate any bugs or issues using internal tools.Providing research study support, including data collection, tracking of participants, and tracking of equipment and procedures.Contributing to and/or update existing documentation.Serving as a participant for studies and being captured in various systems as needed.Completing project work related to captures such as recording and updating capture scripts. xhyhwjd Attending all required trainings, meetings, and standupsProviding feedback for process improvement areasBenefit packages for this role will start on the 1st 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.Paid Time Off: 10 days of vacation (available to use after 60 days) and accrued sick leave (available to use after 90 days)