Research Associate

About the role

The Research Associate will manage research studies for Eight Sleep, including internal product validation, new prototype testing, new feature development, and large-scale external validation studies. Key responsibilities include subject recruitment, data collection, trial management, data management, and ensuring compliance with IRB and HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Subject recruitment, screening, & scheduling: Recruit subjects for internal studies and build out Eight Sleep’s beta tester group and lab tester databases for improved efficiencies and workflows.
• Data collection & trial management: Manage the day-to-day operation of research studies, from IRB submissions, recruitment, scheduling, reminder emails and calls, equipment ordering, etc. This role involves large amounts of data collection; you may spend 80-90% of your time collecting data to meet product decision deadlines.
• Study setup & data monitoring: Responsible for study setup during sleep studies, email/phone responses between 6-9 PM on weeknights, and weekend data monitoring.
• Data management: Maintain accurate study records and regulatory documentation in accordance with IRB and HIPAA guidelines. Perform quality assurance of all collected data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information; follow up with subjects to resolve problems, address queries or clarify data collected.

Requirements

• 1+ years experience running human factors research, user testing or in-person human research studies.
• Experience with prototype hardware, software, Google suite, and command line tools.
• Basic understanding of hardware, software, and firmware for data collection purposes.
• Superior communications skills, excellent time management & organizational skills, high attention to detail, and ability to quickly adapt to changes.
• Willing to work nights & weekends for study setup and checks.
• Willing to locally travel to users' houses (must have a car) to set up the Pod for testing.
• Able to lift ~25 pounds and to change the Pod cover & sheets on a mattress, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Human Physiology, Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science (or related field).
• Preferred: 2+ years experience working in wearable devices, medical devices, or in industry related to tech that measures/monitors humans.
• Experience running small and large-scale user research studies testing, including in-person and decentralized.
• Experience coding in Python.
• Previous experience working with a startup.
• Experience delivering informed consents & following HIPAA guidelines for data management.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic knowledge of human research practices and IRB guidelines.

Benefits

Immediate responsibility and accelerated career growth. Collaborate with exceptional talent. Equitable compensation and continuous equity investment. Receive your own Pod as an employee benefit.

Pay

$70K - $100K