Job Description

Company Background

BlackHägen Design (BH) is a research and development firm in Dunedin, FL, serving start-ups through Fortune 50 companies. At our core, user-centric processes drive innovative device development. As a result, most of our clients are medical device companies. Our culture is based on providing world-class services, balanced with living the coastal lifestyle enabled by a flex-time policy. Moreover, as a consultant, the types of products and problems we solve change constantly, resulting in an inspirational and educational career path with highly satisfying accomplishments in the healthcare industry. At BH, we invest in you with opportunities through continuing education and professional development programs.

Job Description

BH seeks a researcher specializing in product development, preferably with experience in the healthcare space. Specifically, the research results will inform the safety and user experience of a product, be it digital or physical. You will apply rigorous methods for product definition, by taking into consideration all aspects of the healthcare context. Understanding the context of use will require observing in a range of environments from hospitals to patient homes.

This role will directly collaborate with design and development teams to forge next-generation, medical devices. The position is intended to advance into a management role requiring the oversight of study projects and teams. As a team member, you will report directly to the principals and be expected to work independently. You will collect, document, analyze, translate and report generative and evaluative, use related insights into recommendations and requirements.

 Role & Responsibilities

• Implement a variety of design research methods including Contextual Inquiry/Ethnography, Projective Mapping, Time/Motion, User Preference Studies, Task Analysis and Usability Testing.
• Delivers accurate, well-defined, and articulate verbal and written presentations to clients.
• Collaborate with industrial designers, human factors engineers, clinicians, and creative engineers.
• Travel, both domestic and international, to the environments of use in the healthcare space.
• Passively observe and interact with healthcare providers, hospital administration and patients.

Required Work Experience/Knowledge

·        A BS degree in Human Factors Engineering, Cognitive/Experimental Psychology, Industrial Design, or Engineering Psychology

• At least 2+ years of work experience in product development, preferably, medical devices
• Outstanding organization, time management and interpersonal skills
• Competency in the Adobe suite
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite

No calls please, submit your resume to: [email protected]

This position is on-site in beautiful Dunedin Florida with beaches, boating, cafes and breweries. No remote work applications will be considered.

US Applicants ONLY

Background Check and Drug Test Required