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Sago is a global leader in market research and data solutions, committed to connecting human answers to business questions. The world is transforming, and Sago is continuously reaching new heights, redefining our solutions beyond our clients' wildest expectations, and making it smarter, faster, and easier to gain insights that matter.  We're a team of innovators, strategists, and problem-solvers, passionate and inspired thinkers, who celebrate our wins. We are vibrant leaders who empower our colleagues and innovate the Market Research industry - curious learners constantly finding new ways to transform. We are bold thinkers and authentic team members who show up to work every day being ourselves, never afraid of new ideas or opinions, because we believe they matter. We are currently seeking RESEARCH PROJECT COORDINATORS for a temporary position anticipated to last three (3) months, with the possibility for extension. Location: Onsite within proximity to Penn Station, NYC Schedule: Up to four (4) days per week, Friday through Monday (part-time, daytime hours) Pay rate: Hourly rate is anticipated to be $25/hour dependent on candidate experience and qualifications. Requirements POSITION SUMMARY: The Research Project Coordinator is a core member of the Research Support Team, responsible for coordinating the onsite participant experience and maintaining secure, compliant movement through research facilities. This role is focused on participant hospitality, onsite coordination, facility access management, and supporting a safe, organized and compliant research environment.  Because research activities may involve confidential, unreleased technology and sensitive participant activity, this role plays a critical part in ensuring that non-disclosure agreement protocols, identification, device handling expectations, privacy standards, and onsite study logistics are followed consistently and professionally. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Participant Hospitality & Onsite Experience Serve as the primary welcoming point of contact for external study participants arriving at research facilities. Manage participant check-in, arrival readiness, wayfinding, and onsite communication to create a calm, organized, and professional experience. Escort participants from building lobby or designated arrival areas into approved secure lab spaces and safely escort them out at the conclusion of the study. Ensure participants understand onsite expectations, timing, logistics, and next steps before, during, and after their research session. Respond quickly and professionally to participant questions, delays, comfort needs, or onsite issues while maintaining confidentiality and protocol integrity. Security Compliance & Physical Lab Gatekeeping Ensure all participants complete required non-disclosure agreements and onsite compliance steps before entering research areas. Enforce secure access procedures, participant movement guidelines, device handling expectations, and hardware containment protocols within approved testing zones. Confirm that unreleased or confidential research assets remain within authorized areas and are handled only according to established protocols. Monitor participant flow through secure spaces and escalate potential compliance, privacy, or security concerns immediately. Maintain a high level of discretion and attention to detail when supporting studies involving confidential technology, sensitive research environments, or restricted lab spaces. Research Team Collaboration & Live Lab Scheduling Coordinate closely with UX Research Assistants running data collection to ensure participants are ready at the right time and in the right location. Flag delays, cancellations, no-shows, early arrivals, participant issues, or other conflicts to Sr Research Assistants and project stakeholders in real time. Support smooth lab room operations by monitoring participant flow, handoffs, session