Research Coordinator, Hardware R&D

Oura
San Francisco
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 76,500 - 90,000 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 1+ yearsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Collaboration","Problem-solving","Ethical conduct","Data quality mindset"]

Support and execute human subjects hardware research studies that inform next-generation sensor development. Coordinate up to three parallel studies, handling day-to-day operations such as scheduling, setup, participant flow, and accurate data capture from prototype devices. Partner with research and cross-functional teams to maintain study rigor and documentation, troubleshoot issues during live sessions, and occasionally travel domestically for site visits and coordination. This hybrid role requires 3+ days per week in San Francisco.

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Research Coordinator, Hardware R&D

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Job Summary

Support and execute human subjects hardware research studies that inform next-generation sensor development. Coordinate up to three parallel studies, handling day-to-day operations such as scheduling, setup, participant flow, and accurate data capture from prototype devices. Partner with research and cross-functional teams to maintain study rigor and documentation, troubleshoot issues during live sessions, and occasionally travel domestically for site visits and coordination. This hybrid role requires 3+ days per week in San Francisco.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support up to 3 parallel hardware-focused human subjects research studies under guidance from Research Project Managers and Research teams.
  • •Own day-to-day study operations including scheduling, room/equipment setup, participant flow, and accurate prototype data capture.
  • •Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to maintain study rigor and documentation quality.
  • •Gain expertise in emerging data collection capabilities and early-stage device/sensor concepts.
  • •Occasionally travel domestically for site visits, vendor/lab coordination, or cross-office collaboration as needed.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 76,500 - 90,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionEquityPaid LeavePaid HolidaysWellness StipendParental LeaveEmployee Discounts

Key Requirements

  • •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.
  • •A foundational understanding of human subjects research ethics, Good Clinical Practice, and protecting participant and product privacy/confidentiality.
Experience:1+ years
Skills:Attention to detailCollaborationProblem-solvingEthical conductData quality mindset
Languages:English

Company Brief

Oura
Designs and sells the Oura Ring, a wearable device that tracks sleep, activity, and physiological signals to provide personalized health, recovery, and readiness insights via a companion app and analytics platform.
Industry: Wearables
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series C
Headquarters: Oulu, Finland
Founded: 2013
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