Marta Mazurkiewicz
About Marta Mazurkiewicz
Marta Mazurkiewicz is a Senior Product Researcher at BenchSci, where she leads research initiatives and promotes diversity and inclusion. She has a background in UX research and design, with previous roles at SoftwarePlant and OLX Group, and holds multiple degrees in Psychology and Human Resources Management.
Current Role at BenchSci
Marta Mazurkiewicz serves as a Senior Product Researcher at BenchSci, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she conducts independent research with scientists from leading pharmaceutical companies, including Merck, Amgen, and Roche. Her work focuses on analyzing research results and preparing detailed reports that communicate insights and recommendations to improve platform usability. Additionally, she leads the Book Club as part of the BenchShe+ Employee Resource Group (ERG), collaborating with other ERGs to promote diversity and inclusion.
Previous Experience in UX Research and Design
Before joining BenchSci, Marta Mazurkiewicz accumulated extensive experience in UX research and design. She worked at SoftwarePlant as a UX Researcher and Designer from 2018 to 2021 in Warsaw, Poland. Following this, she held a position as a UX Researcher at OLX Group from 2021 to 2022 in Vancouver, Canada. Earlier in her career, she completed an internship as a UX/UI Intern at Cambridge Innovation Center CIC in 2017 and also interned at Gamma D. Didiuk i M. Wasilewski Sp.j. in 2015.
Educational Background
Marta Mazurkiewicz has a solid educational foundation in psychology and human resources management. She earned her Master's Degree in Psychology from the University of Warsaw, where she studied from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, she studied Human Resources Management at the University of Technology and Economics from 2019 to 2020. She also pursued psychology studies at Leiden University and Kingston University, completing programs in 2019 and 2017, respectively.
Research Methodologies and Tools
In her research role, Marta utilizes a variety of mixed research methods, including interviews, surveys, and user tests, to gather data. She employs tools like Dovetail to analyze research results and extract actionable insights. Her focus on user-centered design informs her recommendations for enhancing platform usability, ensuring that the needs of users are met effectively.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Marta actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within her organization. Through her involvement with the BenchShe+ ERG, she empowers women and collaborates with other ERGs, such as QueerSci and Black at BenchSci, to foster an inclusive workplace environment. Her leadership in these initiatives reflects her commitment to creating a supportive community for all employees.