Human Perception Research Lab Technician (Freelance)

Footwear Innovation | Human Perception Research Lab Technician (freelance)
Location: Portland, Oregon
Please note this is a freelance/independent contractor role based in the Portland office roughly 25hrs/week.
who we are
lululemon is a yoga-inspired technical apparel company up-to big things. The practice and philosophy of yoga informs our overall purpose to elevate the world through the power of practice. We are proud to be a growing global company with locations all around the world, from Vancouver to Shanghai, and places in between. We owe our success to our innovative product, our emphasis on our stores, our commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in.
about this team
The Footwear innovation team is a diverse group of designers, developers, engineers, and scientists, who are future-thinking, detail-orientated and solution-focused. They are at the forefront of performance and lifestyle footwear and are aware of technological advances in product creation and how this relates to the sportswear industry. They are strong communicators who value and develop their cross-functional relationships. This is a high-performing team striving to develop personally and professionally, practicing open feedback in a trusting space.
a day in the life; what you will do
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Partner with the Footwear Innovation Research-for-You team leader and managers to conduct footwear Human Perception Research for lululemon. This team focuses on foundational scientific insights, research, and validation to unlock the unmet footwear innovation needs of the lululemon guest.
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Demonstrate passion for Human Perception Research, innovation, and product evaluation/validation.
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Support projects that provide foundational scientific insights and research to validate new footwear
innovations that unlock unmet needs for the lululemon guest.
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Coordinate internal and external data collections, including recruitment of relevant test subjects.
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Utilize in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge to address complex problems creatively and
analytically.
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Support in the creation and coordinatization of surveys, focus groups, and in-person human subject
testing in a controlled, scientific, and unbiased manner to uncover and validate unmet footwear
innovation needs.
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Collaborate with and support biomechanics teams on multi-disciplinary product evaluations.
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Support in the documentation, visualization, and communication of testing results to appropriate
stakeholders at required milestones.
qualifications
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MS or BS degree in human percpetion, engineering, sports science, or a related field.
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0-3 years' experience working in product performance testing, sensory perception testing a plus.
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Advanced knowledge of survey creation, human factors test methodologies, and statistical data
analysis, both qualitative and quantitative.
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Strong understanding of problem-solving, data analytics, and data visualization.
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Understands product creation and innovation processes.
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Understands the complexities of the cross-functional requirements to deliver products.
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Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Excellent interpersonal skills including collaborative problem-solving, negotiating, issue resolution,
and relationship management.
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Thrives in a time-sensitive, demanding, and dynamic environment, and can self-start, organize, prioritize, multi-task, and balance competing priorities with a keen sense of urgency.
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Manages effectively with ambiguity, complexity, and change, with high emotional intelligence.
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Competency of enterprise Microsoft 365 applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Planner,
etc.).
must haves
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Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve results.
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Communicates with honesty and kindness and creates the space for others to do the same.
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Handles confidential information respectfully.
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Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
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Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
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Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their
life.
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Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka does not take themselves too seriously.