Senior Human Centered Design Researcher

Medtronic

Mounds View, Minnesota, United States
Base: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Onsite
4+ years experience with bachelor's degree
2+ years experience with advanced degree
Lead and execute concurrent research sprints
The role focuses on early-stage research such as contextual inquiry and interviews to uncover unmet needs and inform product design

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on early-stage research such as contextual inquiry and interviews to uncover unmet needs and inform product design.
  • Medtronic offers a competitive salary range of $120,000.00 - $180,000.00 along with a wide range of benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.
  • Employees are expected to work onsite 4 days a week at the Medtronic facility in Mounds View, Minnesota, with 25% travel required.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on early-stage research such as contextual inquiry and interviews to uncover unmet needs and inform product design.

Salary

Base: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP); Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4+ years experience with bachelor's degree
  • 2+ years experience with advanced degree
  • Lead and execute concurrent research sprints
  • Contextual inquiry and ethnographic observations
  • Synthesize complex qualitative data into insights

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in healthcare or medical devices
  • Consulting experience in regulated environments
  • Familiarity with front-end innovation processes
  • Ability to influence decision-making visually
  • Support for global cross-cultural research initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 4+ years experience OR Master's degree plus 2+ years experience
  • Unrestricted US work authorization required for hire
  • No H-1B sponsorship available below Principal level

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted US work authorization

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