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Research Coordinator, Hardware R&D

Ōura
Location
Hybrid - San Francisco, California
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Science
Salary
$76,500.00 - 90,000.00
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 1+ years of experience in human subjects research in academic, commercial, or clinical settings
  • Experience conducting or supporting participant screening, scheduling, IRB approval/consent processes, data monitoring, and study documentation
  • Familiarity with physiological data (e.g., wearable tech, multimodal sensor data), medical devices, or product prototypes
  • Ability to troubleshoot tech, research, and data challenges during live sessions
  • Foundational understanding of and commitment to human subjects research ethics, Good Clinical Practice, and protecting participant and product privacy/confidentiality
  • Strong attention to detail and a track record of well-documented, high-quality data collection
Nice to have
  • Experience with early-stage or prototype hardware in a research setting
  • Automating and creating tools/artifacts to optimize process efficiency
What the job really is

As a Research Coordinator for Hardware R&D at Oura, you will support multiple hardware-focused human subjects research studies, managing day-to-day operations such as scheduling, participant flow, and data collection. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure high-quality study documentation and may travel occasionally for site visits or coordination. This role is pivotal in validating new hardware concepts and enhancing algorithm accuracy through rigorous research practices.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary and equity packages
  • Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
  • An Ōura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
  • 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
  • Paid sick leave and parental leave
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid role requiring 3+ days per week in the San Francisco office
  • No salary listed in the posting, but a range is provided for US locations
  • Candidates from certain states are not being considered
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