Job Description

Capture Technician (Research Assistant)

Location: On-site - Pittsburgh, PA

*Must be vaccinated against COVID-19* (booster not required)

Requirements:

● Bachelor’s degree

● Experience working in a team environment to accomplish a task

● Strong organizational, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail

● Demonstrated ability to remain calm in stressful situations

● Demonstrated ability to remain adaptable and flexible in stressful situations

● Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and solve problems

● Experience/interest in technology, with experience using Windows PC or MacOS

The Capture Technician will be responsible for executing a wide variety of experimental AR and VR research studies using large-scale capture domes, VR headsets, surveys, and other research collection methods. The Capture Technician will be responsible for interacting with internal and external participants; operating capture systems and guiding participants through the study, and communicating with project leads and stakeholders. Some additional project work related to the capture process and studies will also be required. Capture Technicians are expected to provide feedback on areas of improvement for capture processes .

The Capture Technician will collect face and body data gathered from large-scale capture domes and VR headsets by:

● Staging and setting-up equipment for the study, which may include engaging with engineering, external equipment vendors, internal and external safety evaluators, and the research study team to ensure the equipment is set up properly.

● Conducting the study, including participant coaching and interaction, operating complex, experimental capture systems, and debriefing with team leadership as necessary

● Performing basic troubleshooting of capture systems (hardware and software) and escalate any bugs or issues using internal tools

● Providing research study support, including data collection, tracking of participants, and tracking of equipment and procedures.

● Contributing to and/or update existing documentation

● Serving as a participant for studies and being captured in various systems as needed

● Completing project work related to captures such as recording and updating capture scripts

● Attending all required trainings, meetings, and standups

● Providing feedback for process improvement areas