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Research Scientist ll Design Research (Temporary)

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Boston MA USA

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34-36 Hourly

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Fitness • Hardware • Healthtech • Sports • Wearables

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The Role

The Distributed and Quantitative Research Specialist executes and manages remote research studies designs study methodologies and collaborates with stakeholders ensuring high-quality research outputs.

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At WHOOP we're on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers members to optimize their performance through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. WHOOP Labs is the research and hardware validation arm of WHOOP. Our work focuses on conducting research to validate next-gen features and technology.

As a Research Scientist II you will own the design and execution of health and wellness research with an emphasis on distributed and decentralized methodologies. Collaborating with the WHOOP Labs team you will lead end-to-end studies leveraging remote data collection tools.

This is a W-2 Temporary role through the remainder of 2026 with an hourly pay range of $36 - $45. Candidates must be prepared to work in person at WHOOP Labs in Boston MA 5 days each week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead custom survey development protocol design refinement and execution for studies conducted in a distributed environment.
Train other WHOOP Labs research coordinators to ensure high quality and consistent study execution across sessions
Support survey development efforts utilizing internal research tool and through partnerships with external vendors when applicable
Work collaboratively with WHOOP Labs Research Operations to collect scope and schedule study requests
Build and maintain strong relationships with other stakeholder teams whose work is supported by your projects such as Data Science Clinical Hardware and Signal Processing
Manage the use and upkeep of data collection equipment and support the day-to-day operations of the Lab including data quality monitoring and device/platform troubleshooting
Provide a best-in-class experience to study participants following best practices for human subjects research and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment
Serve as an ambassador for WHOOP Labs and WHOOP brand

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in biotech HCI psychology statistics/analytics or similar.
2+ Experience working in user experience research market research consumer health product research and/or a related field with a strong focus on mixed methods.
Proven skills with survey design quantitative analysis and experimental designs.
Familiarity with analytical or statistical evaluation of quantitative survey data sets is nice-to-have
Strong technological background and working knowledge of data management systems including the Google Suite
Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to translate participant study expectations in a clear detailed and friendly manner via written communication and instruction
Strong attention to detail
Professional timely organized
Interest in leveraging AI to streamline research processes and deliverables

Interested in the role but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply! At WHOOP we value potential character and curiosity as much as experience.

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to determine employment eligibility. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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The Company

HQ: Boston MA

500 Employees

Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

At WHOOP we’re on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. Our wearable device and performance optimization platform has been adopted by many of the world's greatest athletes and consumers alike.

Why Work With Us

At WHOOP we’re focused on building an inclusive and equitable team with a strong sense of belonging for everyone—increasing representation in every way as our team grows. We believe that our differences are our source of strength—so much so it’s one of our core values. 