UX Researcher

Who We Are

Verily is a subsidiary of Alphabet that is using a data-driven approach to change the way people manage their health and the way healthcare is delivered. Launched from Google X in 2015, our purpose is to bring the promise of precision health to everyone, every day. We are focused on generating and activating data from a variety of sources, including clinical, social, behavioral and the real world, to arrive at the best solutions for a person based on a comprehensive view of the evidence. Our unique expertise and capabilities in technology, data science and healthcare enable the entire healthcare ecosystem to drive better health outcomes.

Description

We are looking for a User Experience Researcher to join our UXR team. In this role you will have the opportunity to work across our product portfolio at Verily and provide timely user research to products at varying stages of development. You will complete research projects using a variety of methods including literature reviews, interviews, usability tests, surveys, and others. You will work closely with researchers, designers, product managers, engineers and other stakeholders to ensure that our products are safe, effective, user-friendly, and delightful to use. We are looking for individuals with experience conducting research (this could be social science, health, UX, marketing, etc) who are diligent, detail-oriented, can work independently, and have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing user research activities (working with recruiters to schedule study sessions, setting up and conducting usability sessions etc.).
• Conducting a variety of research methods including literature reviews, usability tests, qualitative interviews, surveys, and others.
• Executing human factors research to improve (and demonstrate) safety and effectiveness for our products.
• Analyzing qualitative & quantitative data.
• Reporting research findings and communicating findings from the study to research leads and other stakeholders.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, etc), Human-Computer Interaction, Product Design or related field or, in lieu of a degree, equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an applied research role, with a demonstrated ability to distill research findings into concise insights and reports.
• Understanding of strengths and shortcomings of multiple research methods. Knowledge of basic statistical concepts preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, coupled with a proactive attitude / growth mindset.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• M.A/M.S./Ph.D. in Social Sciences, Human-Computer Interaction, Product Design or related field.
• Experience conducting research in the health space.
  
  

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $114,000 - $162,000 + 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.

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Why Join Us

Build What’s Vital.

At Verily, you are a part of something bigger. We are a diverse team of builders innovating at the intersection of health and technology—united by a shared spirit of curiosity, resilience and determination to make better health possible for all. This builder mindset means your fingerprints will be on the work that shapes the future of health.

Fulfilling our precision health purpose starts with the health of our Veeps, which is why we offer flexibility, resources, and competitive benefits to support you in your whole-person well being.

Our culture reflects the behaviors that stem from living our values every day in how we Innovate Healthcare and Technology, Gain Velocity as One Verily, and Respect Individuals. As One Verily, we uphold our collective accountability to sustain this culture and to create a VIBE (Verily’s Culture of Inclusion, Belonging, and Equitability) where all Veeps feel included, a sense of belonging, and have opportunities to grow.

If this sounds exciting to you, we would love to hear from you.

You can find out more about our company culture on our LinkedIn Company Page and Verily Careers page.