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Kalogon · 4 months ago

Research Lead

Melbourne, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Kalogon is a venture-backed small business based in Melbourne, Florida, focused on improving health through inventive seating technology. As the Research Lead, you will architect and oversee the research ecosystem, collaborating with various departments to ensure methodological rigor and translating insights into product advancements.

Internet of ThingsManufacturingMedical DeviceProduct Design

Responsibilities

Help to drive the business by ideating, testing, and validating unique claims that can be published or shared publicly

Influence product direction through user research, beta testing, and claims research

Support partner work with research to underscore product efficacy or to gather key stakeholder feedback

Lead survey & evaluation of our Air Force cushion used in test and operational flights including the formal SBIR reporting requirements

Socialize research findings and ensure team members can self-support by creating tools to access your research

Balance long-horizon clinical validation with short-term product development needs

Identify and establish relationships with potential research partners including clinics, universities, and rehabilitation centers

Coordinate multi-site studies with external partners, managing communication and ensuring protocol adherence

Create lean research methodologies that deliver actionable insights without unnecessary overhead

Conduct hands-on user research from recruitment through implementation and analysis

Run beta testing programs independently, from participant selection to feedback integration

Develop and execute IRB protocols with minimal guidance and maximum efficiency

Manage project timelines and resource needs within startup constraints

Translate technical findings into actionable insights for both clinical and non-clinical markets

Qualification

Clinical research managementUser research methodologiesIRB protocol developmentData analysis toolsResearch partnership developmentNetworking skillsResourcefulnessTime managementEffective communicationCreative problem-solving