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Media Lab Research Assistant

MediaScience
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Media Lab Research Assistant- Perfect for a College Student

Full-Time

Location: In-person: New York City (Times Square Area)

About the Company:

MediaScience® (www.mediasciencelabs.com) conducts marketing research for large television and media companies such as Warner Media, Hulu, CBS, Google/YouTube, and many more. We apply the rigor of experimental research to the evaluation of various media and advertising platforms using a variety of research tools and methods including psychophysiology, eye tracking, traditional surveys and more.

Position Summary:

Research Assistants are key members of the data collection/fieldwork process. Each study at MediaScience is different. Research Assistants are responsible for preparing the lab equipment for human subjects to come participate, monitoring subjects while they participate, and reviewing data to ensure quality.

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Prepare lab equipment and computer programs for in-person research. Equipment and programs include various research software (such as iMotions, SurveyMonkey, and Hark Connect), video playing software, eye tracking tools, biometric sensors and other computer tools.
  • Moderating research groups of 2-6 people and ensuring participants are clear of session instructions and protocol.
  • Facilitating logistics, such as greeting participants and compensating them.
  • Help with recruiting and scheduling research subjects from our private panel of 15,000+.
  • Helping with a variety of tasks around the lab as needed.

Skills & Qualities:

  • Excellent computer skills with willingness to learn new tools.
  • Not shy and willing to moderate groups of people.
  • Ability to handle tasks that require many steps.
  • A desire to learn about advanced research tools and somewhat interest in market research, media research, usability research, and/or biometric/eye tracking research.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in college (preferable junior or senior) or graduate school with a relevant major or interest.

Pay and Hours:

We are currently looking for a candidate that can work Full Time (30-40 hours per week) Mondays-Fridays, 9 AM-5 PM with the possibility of opening on Saturdays. This position pays $16 / hour. For students, MediaScience can work with the respective College/University for student employees to receive college credit.

MediaScience hopes to give a current college student (grad or undergrad) the opportunity for hands-on experience with advanced research tools and logistics of running real research studies for prominent media clients. This is an in-person role. We hope to hear from you!

MediaScience® (www.mediasciencelabs.com) conducts marketing research for large television and media companies such as Warner Media, Hulu, CBS, Google/YouTube, and many more. We apply the rigor of experimental research to the evaluation of various media and advertising platforms using a variety of research tools and methods including psychophysiology, eye tracking, traditional surveys and more.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

 

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

 

Schedule:

 

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

 

Work Location: In person