Research Scientist, Physiology in Eight Sleep

Eight Sleep is the world’s first sleep fitness company. Our mission is to fuel human potential through optimal sleep. We use innovative technology, detailed design, and proven science and data to personalize and improve each night for everybody—changing the way people sleep forever and for the better.Backed by leading Silicon Valley investors, we have been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2018, 2022 and 2023.Our temperature-regulated technology, the Pod, is an absolute game changer, improving people's health and happiness by changing the way they sleep. The Pod was also recognized two years in a row by TIME's “Best Inventions of the Year.” It is available for purchase in North America (the United States and Canada) and throughout the United Kingdom, Europe (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Denmark) and Australia via eightsleep.com. We’re excited by the success of the Pod to date and still have a long way to go toward achieving our mission.That is why Eight Sleep is looking for an experienced human physiology researcher, who has organized and executed numerous human research studies that have led to high quality data and peer-reviewed publications. The Research Scientist will be responsible for literature review, experimental design, writing and submission of IRB applications, daily oversight and operations of ongoing studies, data analysis of novel R&D features and validation data, and co-writing of peer-reviewed publications, white papers, and blog posts.The research studies at Eight Sleep will include internal product validation, new prototype testing, new feature development, and large-scale, external validation studies. Your position will be similar to that of a Principal Investigator in an academic lab, where you will spend your time across the research pipeline wearing multiple hats. In a given quarter, approximately 10% of your time will be spent doing data collection and piloting new protocols, approximately 40% of your time will be spent overseeing and executing studies from an operational aspect, and 50% of your time will be spent in literature review, experimental design, data analysis, and writing. This role will report to the Director of Science & Clinical Research at Eight Sleep, on the Research & Development team.This is a full time position with benefits. The latest start date is June 2024, and the position is located in Boston with approximately 40% remote work & 60% in-person work.How You'll ContributeLiterature review & experimental design:Design experiments for new feature development and internal product validation. Write the IRB and informed consent for studies when necessary. Data collection & trial management:Manage the day-to-day operation of research studies, including oversight of data quality and collection, and mentoring research coordinators on team. Collect data when necessary and to pilot new protocols, devices, etc. When sleep studies are in progress, this role will be responsible for occasional off-hour data quality checks. 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; instruct research coordinators to resolve problems with subjects, address queries or clarify data collected. Statistical analyses and writing of publications:A large portion of your job will be to analyze data from our R&D studies, ranging from small-scale studies (n=10) to large studies comprising hundreds of subjects. You will co-write publications, including blog posts, white papers, and peer-reviewed publications. What You'll Need To SucceedPh.D. in Exercise Science or Kinesiology, Human Physiology/Biology, Biomedical Engineering (or related field). 4+ years of human research experience running large studies and comfortable at managing multiple studies in parallel, each with different objectives. 1+ years experience working on studies involving wearable devices, medical devices, or in industry related to tech that measures/monitors humans. Experience writing IRBs and informed consents, delivering informed consents, & following HIPAA guidelines for data management. Superior communications skills, excellent time management & organizational skills, high attention to detail, and ability to quickly adapt to changes in study design and company needs. Minimum 2 years coding experience in Python or R; must be intermediate level where you can write functions, run statistical tests (i.e. t-tests, ANOVA, descriptive statistics, multiple regression, Bland-altman plots, MAE, ME, SEE, descriptive statistics), and create strong data visualizations. Minimum of 2 peer-reviewed publications, with 1 as the first author. Preferred: Basic understanding of hardware, software, and firmware for data collection purposes. Experience managing decentralized studies. Experience managing undergraduate and masters students or research coordinators through the research process. Strong knowledge in sleep science & human physiology. Startup experience is a plus. Why you’ll love Eight We’re a tight-knit, passionate team that’s working to improve people’s lives by improving the way they sleepLeadership is committed to employees’ wellness and career developmentYou’ll get a better night sleep every night; all full-time employees receive the PodFlexible, generous PTO 100% employer contribution for medical/dental/vision insurance; maternity/paternity leaveAt Eight Sleep we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our values by ensuring everyone feels they can flourish and grow. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.Compensation Range: $110K - $130K Show more Show less Должностной уровень Руководитель среднего звена Тип занятости Полный рабочий день Должностные обязанности Другое Отрасли Бытовая техника и электроника