R&D Intern: Build Scalable Systems in Early Startup

Nicely Co.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Nicely Co. is seeking an R&D Intern to strengthen disciplined research, experimentation, technical discovery, evidence, documentation, and useful innovation. This role will turn company priorities into clear, dependable work while partnering directly with colleagues across functions.

Nicely Co. is an early-stage company, so this position will help create the processes and internal systems behind the work, not merely inherit a mature playbook.

Qualifications

• Active study, recent study, independent learning, or project experience relevant to Research & Development.
• Clear written and verbal communication and a willingness to ask thoughtful questions.
• Organization, reliability, curiosity, and respect for confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support disciplined research, experimentation, technical discovery, evidence, documentation, and useful innovation.
• Translate the priorities of the R&D Intern role into documented plans, decisions, and measurable outcomes.
• Build lightweight, repeatable processes that fit an early-stage company and can mature over time.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve dependencies and deliver complete outcomes.
• Identify risks early, recommend proportionate 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

Active learner

Clear written/verbal communication

Questioning mindset

Organized and confidential

Tools

R&D tools

Job description

Nicely Co. is seeking an R&D Intern to strengthen disciplined research, experimentation, technical discovery, evidence, documentation, and useful innovation. This role will turn company priorities into clear, dependable work while partnering directly with colleagues across functions.

Nicely Co. is an early-stage company, so this position will help create the processes and internal systems behind the work, not merely inherit a mature playbook.