Applied Researcher: Own Early-Stage R&D & Innovation

Nicely Co.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicely Co. is seeking an Applied Researcher to advance disciplined research, experimentation, technical discovery, evidence, and documentation.

You will own projects end‑to‑end and translate priorities into plans, collaborating across functions in a lean, early‑stage environment. This role emphasizes ownership, clear tradeoff communication, and the ability to build scalable processes while maintaining high ethical standards and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience in disciplined research, experimentation, and documenting evidence.
• Ability to organize ambiguous work, document decisions, and track outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication with cross‑functional partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own day‑to‑day work across disciplined research, experimentation, technical discovery, evidence, documentation, and useful innovation.
• Translate priorities into documented plans, decisions, and measurable outcomes.
• Build lightweight, repeatable processes for an early‑stage company that can mature over time.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve dependencies and deliver complete outcomes.
• Identify risks early, recommend proportional solutions, and escalate consequential decisions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and handle company, customer, and employee information responsibly.
• Use relevant evidence and feedback to improve quality, efficiency, and stakeholder experience.
• Communicate progress, constraints, priorities, and results clearly to affected teammates.

Skills

Disciplined research

Experimentation

Technical discovery

Documentation

Evidence-based decision making

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership and judgment

Ambiguity management

Ethical conduct and confidentiality

Education

Relevant education or certification

Job description

Nicely Co. is seeking an Applied Researcher to advance disciplined research, experimentation, technical discovery, evidence, and documentation.

You will own projects end‑to‑end and translate priorities into plans, collaborating across functions in a lean, early‑stage environment. This role emphasizes ownership, clear tradeoff communication, and the ability to build scalable processes while maintaining high ethical standards and confidentiality.