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Conduct qualitative research activities, including customer interviews, field research, on-site visits, and iterative user testing. * Select appropriate research methodologies for each project and ...

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How much do qualitative researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for qualitative researcher in the United States is $113,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical day look like for a Qualitative Researcher?

A typical day for a Qualitative Researcher involves designing studies, scheduling and conducting interviews or focus groups, and analyzing qualitative data to uncover patterns and insights. You may spend time coding transcripts, collaborating with team members to synthesize findings, and preparing reports or presentations for stakeholders. The role often includes regular communication with clients or project leads to discuss progress and refine research objectives. This variety makes the job both dynamic and intellectually engaging, with opportunities to contribute meaningfully to project outcomes.

What does a Qualitative Researcher do?

A Qualitative Researcher collects and analyzes non-numerical data to understand concepts, opinions, or experiences. They use methods like interviews, focus groups, and content analysis to uncover patterns and insights. Their work is often used in social sciences, marketing, user experience (UX), and organizational research. The goal is to provide deep, contextual understanding to inform decisions and strategies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Qualitative Researcher position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Qualitative Researcher, you need a strong background in research design, data collection methods (such as interviews and focus groups), and in-depth data analysis—often supported by an advanced degree in social sciences or a related field. Familiarity with qualitative analysis software like NVivo, Atlas.ti, or Dedoose is highly beneficial, and relevant certifications or training can be advantageous. Strong communication, analytical thinking, and interpersonal skills help researchers build rapport with participants and convey insights clearly to stakeholders. These skills are crucial for producing trustworthy, actionable research findings that inform decision-making and strategy.

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UX Qualitative Researcher

UX Qualitative Researcher

Hach

Loveland, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Hach rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

86th of 417 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Imagine yourself...
  • Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you.

  • Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project.

  • Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth.

At Hach (www.hach.com), a Veralto company, we ensure water quality for people around the world, and every team member plays a vital role in that mission. Our founding vision is to make water analysis better-faster, simpler, greener, and more informative. We accomplish this through teamwork, customer partnerships, passionate experts, and reliable, easy-to-use solutions.
As part of our team and the broader Veralto network, you'll be part of a unique work environment where purpose meets possibility: where you'll make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale by enabling the world's everyday water needs, and where you'll have opportunities to foster your professional development and fuel your career growth.
Motivated by the highest possible stakes in climate change and global health, we're working together within a rapidly digitizing industry to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment. More about us: https://www.hach.com/about-us
We offer:
  • Flexible working hours

  • Professional onboarding and training options

  • Powerful team looking forward to working with you

  • Career coaching and development opportunities

  • Health benefits

  • 401(k)

We are looking for an agile Qualitative User Experience Researcher who understands how to get to the 20% of core issues causing 80% of user problems and will move quickly and provide insights which inspire and helps us deliver an amazing end-to-end product experience.
Our culture moves and iterates fast! We're looking for a professional who possesses the intuition to identify high-impact tasks and the drive to execute them without waiting for instruction. Your creativity, dexterity and ability to be a reliable partner across all disciplines of design, engineering, data science, market research, planning and other project teams across Hach will enable your success.
This position is part of the User Experience team located in Loveland, CO, and will be onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remote from home.
In this role, a typical day will look like:
  • Conduct qualitative research activities, including customer interviews, field research, on-site visits, and iterative user testing.

  • Select appropriate research methodologies for each project and plan/execute end-to-end research (define → plan → conduct → synthesize → present insights).

  • Collaborate closely with UX Designers throughout the product lifecycle to test and refine concepts.

  • Document and upload findings and provide actionable recommendations to the product team.

  • Expected to travel 20% of the time to meet customers and conduct research sessions.

The essential requirements of the job include:
  • 3+ years' experience in industry conducting applied research on consumer products with a depth in hardware product research.

  • 3+ years' experience as a researcher on an end-to-end product - creating research agendas and schedules, defining, and tracking user experience goals and metrics, driving execution on projects, and managing the work of additional resources.

  • Hands-on experience with user testing, field research, survey design, online user research and experimentation tools, and usage data analysis.

  • Experience with a broad range of research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative techniques) and the right balance between the two.

Hach is proud to part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Verlato's vibrant global network of 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you'll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we're Safeguarding the World's Most Vital Resources™-and building rewarding careers along the way.
For Colorado roles only: We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period of time. We encourage your prompt application.
At Hach, we believe in supporting your success at work and beyond. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part-time at the Company location identified above and part-time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team.
US ONLY:
The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate's position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.
The compensation range for this role is $105,000 - $120,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@veralto.com to request accommodation.
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We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.

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Hach manufactures and distributes analytical instruments and reagents used to test the quality of water and other liquid solutions. Manufactured and distributed worldwide, Hach systems are designed to simplify analysis by offering online instrumentation, portable laboratory equipment, prepared reagents, easy-to-follow methods, and technical support.Hach is a wholly owned subsidiary of Danaher Corporation (DHR), a Fortune 500 corporation.

Industry

Environmental quality programs administration

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Loveland, CO, US

Year founded

1947