Research Coordinator (Medtech)

TL;DR

Research Coordinator (Medtech): Supporting and executing human research studies focused on hardware research programs with an accent on sensor development and scientific innovation. Focus on day-to-day study operations across sites, including scheduling, equipment setup, and data capture.

Location: Must be based in San Diego, CA and available for regular on-site data collection and collaboration at least three days per week.

Salary: $69,700 - $82,000

Company

Oura empowers every person to own their inner potential by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.

What you will do

• Support the progress of hardware-focused human subjects research studies under the guidance of Research Project Managers and Research Scientists.
• Gain expertise in new and evolving data collection capabilities of the Oura Ring and the research studies currently in flight at Oura.
• Execute day-to-day study operations across sites, including scheduling, room and equipment setup, participant flow, and accurate capture of data from the Oura Ring and reference devices.
• Collaborate closely with a range of technical and non-technical teams to maintain high-quality study documentation.

Requirements

• Have at least 1 year of experience in human subjects research in academic, commercial, or clinical settings, including experience with screening participants, obtaining IRB approval and consent, monitoring data and data flows, and documenting outcomes.
• Have experience working with physiological data (e.g., wearable tech, multimodal sensor data), medical devices, medical software, and/or product prototypes.
• Have a strong knowledge of and commitment to human subjects research ethics, Good Clinical Practice, and protecting participant and product privacy.
• Have a strong track record of contributing to high-quality, meticulously documented datasets.
• Are a problem-solver with the ability to troubleshoot research and data challenges.
• Are based in San Diego and available for regular on-site data collection and collaboration at least three days per week.
• Are willing to occasionally work flexible hours for site visits or global team calls (including Finland time zones).

Nice to have

• Collaborating with both internal and external research partners.
• Experience with R, SQL, or Python.
• Experience with multisite research trials.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity packages.
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources.
• An Oura 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.