Mayte Gonzalez Gomez
About Mayte Gonzalez Gomez
Mayte Gonzalez Gomez is a UX Researcher at BenchSci in Ontario, Canada, where she has worked since 2021. She specializes in various research methodologies and has a strong background in science, holding a Master of Science in Cellular and Molecular Medicine from the University of Ottawa.
Work at BenchSci
Mayte Gonzalez Gomez has been employed at BenchSci as a UX Researcher since 2021. In this role, she focuses on building infrastructure that democratizes the generation and sharing of research insights across various teams involved in product development and commercialization. She works in an agile environment, supporting multiple teams and products to enhance the volume of valuable user insights across the organization. Her contributions include identifying opportunities for more effective use of UX research to align with BenchSci's business objectives.
Education and Expertise
Mayte Gonzalez Gomez holds a Master of Science in Cellular and Molecular Medicine from the University of Ottawa, which she completed from 2016 to 2018. She also earned a Licenciatura in Biotecnología Genómica from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, studying from 2009 to 2014. Her expertise lies in employing diverse research methodologies, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to lead complex research at scale.
Background
Prior to her current role, Mayte worked as a UX Researcher at Reprints Desk from 2018 to 2021. She also served as a Research Assistant at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute from 2019 to 2021 and as a Graduate Student Researcher at the same institution from 2016 to 2018. Earlier in her career, she taught English as a Foreign Language at Universidad La Salle México and Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, and she was a Student Researcher at Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León from 2013 to 2014.
Research Methodologies
Mayte Gonzalez Gomez employs a variety of research methodologies in her work, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing. These methodologies enable her to lead complex research initiatives that inform product development. Her approach focuses on uncovering and synthesizing insights that shape the definition of products and features, ensuring that user needs are addressed early in the discovery process.