Contract UX Researcher
Design
United States
USD 43-50 / hour + Equity
About Us:
The United States has the poorest maternal and birth outcomes of all developed countries with the underserved, Black, Brown, Indigenous communities disproportionately affected. Nadia Care is working to drastically change the experience of affected communities by reimagining how we deliver meaningful and compassionate care to expectant moms.
Nadia Care’s mission is to improve pregnancy, birth and the postpartum journey for women and their families by reimagining how maternity care is delivered. Our team is focused on building trust-based engagement and wrap-around support for expectant moms at home, in person and virtually to ensure they have all the social support they need for a successful and joyful pregnancy journey. We help our members with care navigation, doula support, assistance with lactation, nutrition, housing, transportation and a wide range of other needs. We leverage technology to support our virtual engagement that allows us to meet all our moms where they are.
We ensure that our members have trusted sources for support, resources, and information throughout their pregnancy, delivery and well into postpartum. Nadia Care does not replace the primary obstetrician or doctor’s relationships. Instead, we support expectant mothers with all other health-related social needs not typically available through their doctors’ offices.
Our Values:
- Empathy is at the heart of everything we do. We must always center the experiences of the mothers and families we serve, as well as support and uplift one another.
- Collaboration is what makes us stronger. We achieve the greatest impact when we work together, share knowledge, and elevate each other’s strengths.
- Resilience reflects our ability to push through challenges, adapt in a fast-changing environment, and remain committed to our mission no matter the obstacles.
The Role:
Nadia Care is looking for a contract UX Researcher to lead member discovery research This role is central to our Q3 2026 strategy You'll conduct member interviews across a mix of modalities, synthesize findings, and develop personas that will directly inform our product strategies.
What You'll Do
- Design and refine a lean interview guide (building on an existing question bank)
- Design and implement a member outreach strategy this includes identifying and testing recruitment channels and adapting the approach over time using formats like focus groups or group calls where 1:1 volume falls short
- Conduct member interviews weekly in coordination with our Maternity Navigators and Outreach team
- Identify friction points including login hurdles, platform preferences, and SDOH-related barriers
- Synthesize qualitative findings into clearly defined member personas Surface early retention signals and recommend triggers or interventions the product and care teams can act on quickly
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of UX or qualitative research experience, ideally in healthcare or another healthcare-adjacent space
- Strong qualitative research skills: you're comfortable with unstructured conversations and can pull patterns out of messy, real-world data
- Sensitivity to the unique dynamics of member interactions
- Experience coordinating with clinical or care team staff (navigators, case managers, CHWs) to conduct research
- Ability to move fast.
Engagement Details
This is a part-time contract role (~20 hours/week) for approximately 4 months, with potential to extend. Fully remote with occasional coordination calls with the product and care teams.
Why join us:
Working with us is a chance to build something from the ground up, shape the future of maternal health, and grow with a team that values impact, ownership, and care. As an early team member, you’ll help define how we deliver care and support at scale.
At Nadia Care, we recognize that great talent deserves great rewards. The expected hourly rate for this position is between $43-$50/hr, based on relevant and direct experience.
Our Interview Process
At Nadia Care, we value transparency and want you to feel prepared at every stage of your candidate journey. Below is our standard interview process for this role:
- Recruiter Interview | 30 minutes
- Hiring Manager Interview | 1 hour
- Leadership Interview | 1 hour
Please note that this process is subject to change, but we will always keep you informed along the way.
For full-time employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally:
Time Off That Works for You
- Recharge with annual paid holidays off.
- Salaried (Exempt) Employees: Enjoy unlimited time off after the 90-day introductory period.
- Full-Time (Non-exempt) Employees: Receive three weeks of paid time off after the 90-day introductory period.
Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage
- Medical Insurance: Access top-tier healthcare, covering hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits. Coverage begins the first of the following month.
- Dental Insurance: Coverage for preventive care, as well as basic and major procedures.
- Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine eye exams and eyeglasses.
Security & Future Planning Options
- Stock Option Grant: We believe in shared success.
- Life Insurance: Financial protection for your beneficiaries.
- Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage in case of illness or injury.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: Opportunity to save for the future.
We’re building something great and want you to be part of it. If you're looking for a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your contributions make an impact, apply today!
Please note that our recruitment team will only contact candidates via an official company email address ending in @nadiacare.com. Be cautious of scams; Nadia Care will never ask for financial information or payments at any stage of the hiring process.