Human Factors Specialist

Human Factors Specialist (Part-Time)

Location: Hoffman Estates, IL (Hybrid)

Industry: Medical Device experience preferred

Pay: $60-70/hr

Benefits: Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client

Addison Group is partnering with a global healthcare manufacturing company to identify a Human Factors Specialist to support usability and human factors initiatives. This opportunity offers hands-on involvement in usability studies supporting product development and regulatory compliance.

Job Description

The Human Factors Specialist will support the planning, execution, and documentation of human factors usability studies. This hybrid contract role requires on-site participation during usability study sessions and collaboration with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide execution support for human factors usability studies under established guidance
• Assist with formative and summative usability studies across multiple programs
• Coordinate study logistics including scheduling, preparation, and execution
• Participate on-site during usability testing sessions
• Serve as a moderator or observer during usability studies
• Capture detailed observations related to user behavior, errors, and use challenges
• Assist with qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Contribute to usability and human factors documentation and reports
• Support review of labeling feedback and design recommendations
• Draft and update usability study protocols with direction from senior team members
• Ensure documentation aligns with applicable regulatory guidance and internal procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 1-3 years of experience supporting human factors or usability studies
• Strong documentation, organizational, and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Exposure to FDA Human Factors Guidance, IEC 62366-1, ISO 14971, or ISO 13485 preferred
• Ability to be on-site during business hours (8:00 a.m. -- 6:00 p.m.) for usability study sessions

Additional Details

• Contract position for 6-8 months with hybrid flexibility
• On-site presence required during attendance of usability studies
• Opportunity to gain experience supporting regulated product development

Perks

• Hands-on exposure to usability testing and human factors processes
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams including QA/RA and engineering
• Professional development within human factors and usability engineering

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.