Research Lead

Kalo Industries Inc; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401k with matching

20 days off per year

5 all-team holidays

Floating holidays

Job summary

Kalogon is seeking a Research Lead in Melbourne, FL to architect and oversee our research ecosystem, ensuring methodological rigor across a range from quick usability tests to consumer surveys and clinical validation. You will conduct in-house studies and partner with outside groups to deepen insights, translating findings into actionable product and clinical progress.

This role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution, requiring strong collaboration with sales, product, and marketing for

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience coordinating studies with external collaborators and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Use a variety of research modalities to answer seating questions from surveys to analyses.
• Balance long-horizon clinical validation with short-term product needs.
• Conduct user research, beta testing, and claims research.
• Socialize findings and enable team self-support with accessible tools.
• Write, field, and analyze consumer surveys on seating and related topics.
• Develop and execute IRB protocols and manage timelines within startup constraints.
• Translate technical findings into actionable insights for clinical and non-clinical audiences.
• Collaborate with sales, product, and marketing for post-market surveillance.

Skills

User research methods

IRB processes

Statistics understanding

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

Master's degree or higher in rehabilitation science, biomedical engineering, clinical research, life sciences, or related field

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

Salary: $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 [e-mail].