Human Factors Consultant

Overview

Conduct qualitative research and regulatory documentation for medical device usability.

Key Responsibilities

• user interviews
• document planning
• data analysis
• report writing
• fda submission
• stakeholder collaboration

Tasks

-Conduct interviews with a wide range of representative users to collect qualitative data related to the use and perception of medical devices. -Contribute to the planning and development of document-based deliverables (e.g., use-related risk documentation, instructions for use, and usability study protocols). -Collaborate in a team setting with internal and external stakeholders. -Qualitative data analysis. -Analyze both observational and qualitative interview data and develop reports presenting study findings to clients. -Prepare documentation to support the human factors portion of an FDA submission (e.g., HFE/UE report) or other regulatory body submissions.

Requirements

• technical writing
• phd
• excel
• interviewing

What You Bring

-Writing: Able to communicate effectively with technical writing to describe research plans and study results. -A postgraduate degree such as a Ph.D. or MS/MA is required. Preferred specialties include human factors engineering, cognitive science, psychology, biomedical engineering, public health, anthropology, neuroscience, behavioral sciences, nursing, or education. -Spreadsheets: Experience or interest in working with MS Excel. -Interviewing: Experience or interest in conducting one-on-one interviews with human subjects to collect real-time empirical and qualitative data.

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About Rimkus

-Began as a home-based forensic engineering consultancy by chemical engineer Robert E. Rimkus. -Over four decades, expanded into a global network. -Financially backed by private equity partner HGGC since 2024. -Typical projects include double-deck tunnel assessments, run-of-river hydro plants, and other engineering challenges. -Core specialisms include forensic analysis of failures, built-environment consulting, expert witness services, and laboratory testing. -Standout capabilities include human performance labs, materials failure labs, forensic meteorology tools, and product safety testing. -Strategic acquisitions—like CCi in 2021—broadened its reach into building consulting and claims support. -Noteworthy for its in-house WeatherPath™ app, wildfire preparedness guidance, and forensic fire & explosion investigation teams. -Work bridges technical consulting, legal dispute resolution, construction oversight, and scientific testing, serving insurers, law firms, governments, and corporates.

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