About the role
AI summarisedSenior UX Researcher at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Singapore, leading user research for scientific products. The role involves mixed-method research, usability testing, and providing strategic insights to product teams in a global biotech environment.
Life SciencesFull-timeGeneral
Key Responsibilities
- Lead UX Research initiatives to inform the design and development of both physical and digital scientific products
- Contribute to Thermo Fisher Scientific's growing presence in the Asia-Pacific market by providing culturally nuanced insights
- Lead research projects independently, defining objectives, creating research plans, and managing execution
- Use advanced research methods, including usability testing, ethnographic studies, and concept testing
- Develop participant screening criteria and manage recruitment processes
- Moderate sessions to uncover user motivations and emotions
- Ensure confidentiality agreements and legal approvals for research projects
- Apply analysis skills to determine metrics, calculate statistical measures, and report results accurately
- Influence product direction by synthesizing insights into clear, actionable recommendations
- Lead workshops for discovery, research preparation, and ideation
- Develop user personas and journeys, and provide insights into industry workflows
- Use a broad range of research tools and software
Requirements
- Independent project navigation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Strong storytelling and stakeholder influence skills
- Experience conducting research in complex domains (e.g., scientific, healthcare, or regulated environments)
- Expertise in mixed-method research (qualitative and quantitative)
- Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in other Asian languages is a plus
- Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in a behavioral or cognitive science (e.g., Psychology, Human Factors, HCI, Anthropology, Sociology), or a relevant field such as Usability Engineering or Life Sciences, preferred
- Equivalent work experience in a scientific, medical, or laboratory setting combined with UX research experience will also be considered
- 6-9 years of related experience
- Experience working in multicultural environments is highly valued
- This position may require travel within the Asia-Pacific region and occasionally to other global locations for research activities, team collaborations, and client meetings