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Research Lead

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

$60k–$120k/yr

Senior

As Kalogon's Research Lead, you'll architect and oversee our research ecosystem, ensuring methodological rigor as you manage a range from quick and dirty user testing to consumer surveys to clinical validation. You'll be…

Skills: User Research, Clinical Validation, IRB Protocols, Data Analysis, Project Management

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Research Lead

Kalogon

Melbourne, Florida, United States • On-site

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  • $60k–$120k/yr
  • Full-time
  • postgraduate degree
  • Equity, 401k With Matching, 20 Days Off Per Year, 5 All-team Holidays, 3 Floating Holidays
  • Posted 69d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Research Lead will architect and oversee the research ecosystem, managing everything from quick user testing to long-term clinical validation. They are responsible for translating technical findings into actionable insights to drive product development and public claims.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree or higher in rehabilitation science, biomedical engineering, or a related field. Candidates must have hands-on experience with user research methodologies, IRB processes, and managing clinical projects in resource-constrained environments.

Full job description

As Kalogon's Research Lead, you'll architect and oversee our research ecosystem, ensuring methodological rigor as you manage a range from quick and dirty user testing to consumer surveys to clinical validation. You'll be conducting in-house research and working with outside groups to go a level deeper.

This role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution, requiring equal expertise in clinical seating assessments and cross-functional collaboration to translate insights into tangible advancements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Use a variety of research modalities to answer key questions about seating from comfort surveys to blood flow analysis and everything in-between
  • Balance long-horizon clinical validation with short-term product development needs
  • Conduct user research, beta testing, and claims research
  • Socialize research findings and ensure team members can self-support by creating tools to access your research
  • Write, field, and analyze consumer surveys on seating, sitting, or any topic as discussed with the team
  • Help drive the business by ideating, testing, and validating unique claims that can be published or shared publicly
  • Support partner by gathering key stakeholder and end user feedback, synthesizing this and sharing insights with the team
  • Work with sales, product, and marketing for post-market surveillance activities
  • Identify and establish relationships with potential research partners including clinics, universities, and rehabilitation centers
  • Handle all research activities from project design through recruitment to final analysis
  • Run beta testing programs 
  • Develop and execute IRB protocols 
  • Manage project timelines and resource needs within startup constraints
  • Translate technical findings into actionable insights for both clinical and non-clinical folks
  • Stay abreast of key research happening in seating and sitting, ensuring the team is aware and taking this research into their work

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in rehabilitation science, biomedical engineering, clinical research, life sciences, or related field
  • Hands-on experience with a wide variety of user research methodologies and quick-turn usability testing
  • Ability to write effective research plans, protocols, interview guides and the like
  • Great understanding of statistics or qualitative insights and what is meaningful in research results
  • Experience managing clinical research projects with minimal supervision
  • Ability to navigate IRB processes efficiently
  • Experience coordinating studies with external collaborators
  • Demonstrated success working in resource-constrained environments
  • Self-starter mentality with exceptional time management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders 
  • Experience with data analysis tools and research documentation
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements for medical devices at a startup scale

Must-Have Traits

  • Creative problem-solver who can determine the right research approach for the desired outcomes
  • Adept at creating strong internal relationships
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities
  • People skills to engage potential research participants and partners
  • Ability to independently prioritize research needs without extensive guidance
  • Passion for both scientific validity and practical application
  • Comfort switching between deeply technical and highly accessible communication
  • Enthusiasm for the startup journey including its challenges and rewards
  • Willingness to travel

Nice-to-Have Experience

  • Previous work in early-stage startups
  • Established connections in clinical rehabilitation settings
  • Experience developing research protocols with limited resources
  • Background in both clinical and commercial product testing
  • History of successful grant writing to fund research initiatives
  • Connections within rehabilitation clinical communities
  • Know something about seating, sitting, or butts or wants to learn
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$60,000 - $120,000 a year
This role is based in Melbourne, Florida at Kalogon HQ.

Kalogon offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Other benefits include:

  • Equity
  • 401k with matching
  • 20 days off per year 
  • 5 all-team holidays, 3 floating holidays* (floating holidays depend on hire date)

*Number of floating holidays and PTO vary based on start date during year.

Kalogon is an E-Verify employer.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require a disability-related accommodation for your application, please email us at [email protected].

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About Kalogon

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Kalogon delivers medically-validated seated health through customized, connected, and dynamic seating experiences! ✈️♿️

Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2019
Headquarters
Melbourne, Florida
LinkedIn followers
2,469

Kalogon® is best known for pioneering smart seating solutions that reduce the stresses of sitting and improve seated health. Our patent-pending Advanced Pressure Management System (APMS) powers products with adaptive customizations, ambient adjustments, and personalized settings that enhance comfort and reduce fatigue for wheelchair users, pilots, and others who spend extended time seated. With four Medicare-coded products on the market, we prioritize user-centered design to ensure true market fit and lasting impact. By listening closely to the needs of wheelchair users, clinicians, and professionals across industries, Kalogon develops solutions that set a new benchmark for seated comfort and protection.

Offices: Melbourne, Florida 32901, US

seating solutionshealth techwheelchair techaviation seatingmobility techsmart seating technologyadaptive techsmart wheelchair cushionswheelchair cushionsseat cushions
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About Kalogon

LinkedInVisit site

Kalogon delivers medically-validated seated health through customized, connected, and dynamic seating experiences! ✈️♿️

Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2019
Headquarters
Melbourne, Florida
LinkedIn followers
2,469

Kalogon® is best known for pioneering smart seating solutions that reduce the stresses of sitting and improve seated health. Our patent-pending Advanced Pressure Management System (APMS) powers products with adaptive customizations, ambient adjustments, and personalized settings that enhance comfort and reduce fatigue for wheelchair users, pilots, and others who spend extended time seated. With four Medicare-coded products on the market, we prioritize user-centered design to ensure true market fit and lasting impact. By listening closely to the needs of wheelchair users, clinicians, and professionals across industries, Kalogon develops solutions that set a new benchmark for seated comfort and protection.

Offices: Melbourne, Florida 32901, US

seating solutionshealth techwheelchair techaviation seatingmobility techsmart seating technologyadaptive techsmart wheelchair cushionswheelchair cushionsseat cushions
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