Research Scientist: Build Systems & Own Impact

Nicely Co.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicely Co. is seeking a Research Scientist to strengthen disciplined research, experimentation, technical discovery, evidence, documentation, and useful innovation. This early-stage role turns company priorities into clear, dependable work and partners across functions.

You will build processes, establish standards, and own day-to-day work while maintaining ethical conduct and confidentiality. The successful candidate will communicate tradeoffs, act with autonomy, and help scale the R&D function

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability in disciplined research, experimentation, technical discovery, evidence, documentation, and useful innovation.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day work across disciplined research, experimentation, technical discovery, evidence, documentation, and useful innovation.
• Translate the priorities of the Research Scientist 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

Disciplined research

Technical discovery

Documentation

Cross-functional communication

Independent work

Ethical conduct

Education

Relevant education/experience

Job description

Nicely Co. is seeking a Research Scientist to strengthen disciplined research, experimentation, technical discovery, evidence, documentation, and useful innovation. This early-stage role turns company priorities into clear, dependable work and partners across functions.

You will build processes, establish standards, and own day-to-day work while maintaining ethical conduct and confidentiality. The successful candidate will communicate tradeoffs, act with autonomy, and help scale the R&D function