Research Assistant (Part-time 20 hrs/week)

medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan

United States, Minnesota, Eden Prairie

Jan 22, 2025

Description

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better.

Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what's possible. We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey Apart: https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6

JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB

This position works with engineers in our world-class algorithm development team and is responsible for experimental aspects of machine-learning algorithm development for health, wellness, and hearing applications. Tasks include data collection and cleaning, labelling, data processing and analysis, and algorithm verification.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS

Review and understand experiment protocols

understand the objective of studies
understand experimental steps in order to effectively follow them
provide feedback to the engineers

Learn how to use prototype devices and software

understand the capability of prototype devices and software
know how to operate them according to the protocol

Conduct dry runs of the protocol

conduct practice runs of the protocol in the environment as specified
observe any practical issues along the way
provide practical and meaningful feedback and make minor modifications to the protocol based on the dry runs

Create a plan based on the protocol

recruit and schedule human subjects according to the protocol
identify dependencies including devices and software
assemble timelines of the entire experiment into a single plan

Conduct experiments in the lab and field according to the protocol

setup experiments according to the protocol
explain instructions to the subjects
obtain periodic updates from subjects to ensure healthy progress

Process data

clean data according to pre-specified criteria
adjust subject labels for human errors
add metadata as specified by the protocol

Create short summary reports

documents should contain a clear reference to the protocol
documents should contain the experimental setup
documents should contain human subject information as permitted by law and policies
documents should contain a concise summary of the collected data
documents should contain data analysis results as described in the protocol
documents should contain a readme file on how to use the collected data

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Science, or Engineering preferred

Experience

Experience working with human subjects is desired

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

Knowledge of modern machine learning techniques desirable
Knowledge of audio recording desirable
Knowledge in Health or wellness monitoring desirable

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

Good verbal and written communication skills required
Good interpersonal skills are required
Attention to details required
Proficient with MS office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Able to work with custom PC and mobile applications software

WORK CONTEXT

Equipment Operation

Sound level meter
Audio and signal recorders
Multimeter
Standard office equipment

This job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education and other factors

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual hourly rate for this position is between $20.36 - $26.25 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include: geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

Benefits:

The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, hearing aid benefits, PTO, 6 paid holidays annually, 2 floater days annually, 1 volunteer service day annually, paid paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)