Research Fellow Full-time

Research Associate - manage research studies for internal product validation, new prototype testing, feature development, and large‑scale external validation studies. Responsibilities include hands‑on data collection, operational study setup, and frequent communication with subjects to ensure high‑quality completion within human research practices. This role reports to the Senior Director of Science & Clinical Research on the Research & Development team.

Subject recruitment, screening, & scheduling: recruit subjects for internal studies, build out the beta tester and lab tester databases to improve efficiencies and workflows.

Data collection & trial management

Manage day‑to‑day operation of research studies, including IRB submissions, recruitment, scheduling, reminder emails & calls, equipment ordering, etc.

Spend 80-90% of your time collecting data to meet product decision deadlines.

During sleep studies, set up the study and respond to emails/phone calls between 6‑9 PM on weeknights and monitor data over weekends.

Data management

Maintain accurate study records and regulatory documentation in line with IRB and HIPAA guidelines.

Perform quality assurance of all collected data to ensure completeness and accuracy; follow up with subjects to resolve problems, address queries, or clarify data collected.

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.

Willing to work nights & weekends for study setup and checks.

Willing to travel locally to users’ houses (must have a car) to set up the Pod for testing.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Human Physiology, Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, or related field.

2+ years experience in wearable devices, medical devices, or a related industry that measures/monitors humans.

Experience running small and large‑scale user research studies, including in‑person and decentralized formats.

Experience coding in Python.

Experience delivering informed consents & following HIPAA guidelines for data management.

Immediate responsibility and accelerated career growth - own projects from day one and see tangible impact.

Equitable compensation and continuous equity investment - equity participation for all full‑time team members with performance‑based refreshes.

Personal Pod and other benefits - each employee receives a Pod as part of their compensation package.

At Eight Sleep we celebrate a diverse community and are an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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