Research Scientist Digital Health (AgeTech)

WorldLink, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

WorldLink, a leading technology company, seeks a Research Scientist in Digital Health (AgeTech) to bridge academic research with product development. Responsibilities include synthesizing AgeTech literature, engaging with academic institutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have advanced degrees and experience in AgeTech.

Benefits

Medical Plans

Vision Plan

401(k)

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology, cognitive science, biomedical engineering, or related field.
• Experience in AgeTech and digital health.
• Knowledge of research methodologies and conducting literature reviews.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage investigation of relevant academic literature.
• Author and present synthesis reports and research summaries.
• Translate AgeTech research into guidelines for product development.

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Strong organization skills

Excellent communication skills

Creative thinking

Education

PhD, M.D., or Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Research Scientist Digital Health (AgeTech)

Mountain View, United States | Posted on 05/30/2025

• Industry Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research
• Job Opening ID ZR24740
• Job Type Full Time (W2)
• State/Province California
• City Mountain View
• Country United States

Job Description

TITLE:Research Scientist Digital Health (AgeTech)

POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)

LOCATION: Mountain View, CA

(Candidates located in San Francisco, CA cannot be considered for this position at this time.)

ABOUTWorldLink:

WorldLinkis a rapidly growing information technology company atthe forefront of the tech transformation. From customsoftware development to cloud hosting, from big datato cognitive computing, we help companies harnessand leverage today’s most cutting-edge digitaltechnologies to create value and grow.

Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place todream and do. These are just a few words that describewhat life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture ofexperimentation and constantly strive for improvement andlearning.

We takepride in our employees and their future with continuedgrowth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are acompetitive group that like to win. We're grounded byhumility and driven by ambition. We're passionate, andwe love tough problems and new challenges. You don'thear a lot of "I don't know how" or "Ican't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate aboutwhat you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigidand strict work environments and would like to work in anon-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink maybe the place for you.

We arelooking for a Research Scientist Digital Health (AgeTech)who will be responsible forhelping to create a first-of-its-kind role on the Digital Health Team to help bring the academic world of AgeTech to our expertise in commercializing products. There are several areas that this role will take part in: helping to scope AgeTech focus areas, providing reviews and synthesis of key topic areas, informing and prioritizing user research, developing a knowledge base and communication process, and establishing and maintaining relationships with key academic researchers and institutions.

Roleand Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage the investigation of relevant academic literature by synthesizing and analyzing key topic areas.
• Author and present synthesis reports, concept briefs, and research summaries on specified topics to a cross functional group.
• Translate AgeTech research into concise and concrete guidelines for product development.
• Understand and communicate age-related issues to inform user experience.
• Collaborate closely with User Research, Design, Product Management, and Engineering teams to translate insights into actionable plans.
• Stay abreast of the latest research trends, methodologies, and technologies in AgeTech that are relevant to the organization.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with external academic experts and institutions.
• Advise on the scientific validity of potential product features and services.

Required Experience and Education:

• PhD, M.D., or Master's degree in a relevant field (psychology, cognitive science, biomedical engineering, gerontology/geriatrics) with a focus on AgeTech and aging populations. Candidates without advance degrees may still apply if they have a track record of working in the AgeTech space and translating academic research to product roadmaps and user experience teams.
• Significant experience in AgeTech, aging, digital health, and chronic health conditions, including familiarity with the specific challenges and opportunities in designing AgeTech products.
• Knowledge of research and research methodologies and experience conducting literature reviews, as well as evaluating and synthesizing complex research findings.
• Experience with health technologies, wearables, or SaMD, and working with product development teams in a tech environment.
• Experience working at a product-oriented company.

Necessary Skills and Attributes:

• Self-motivatedindividual with the ability to thrive in a team-based orindependent environment.
• Detail-oriented with strongorganization skills.
• Ability to work in afast-paced environment.
• Limited supervisionand the exercise of discretion.
• Ability to communicate research findings in a clear way to different audiences using excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Flexible entrepreneurial spirit, can think creatively, and enjoys working collaboratively to find solutions in either ambiguous situations or within constraints.

Physical Demands:

Thephysical demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by contract employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of thisjob. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

Whileperforming the duties of this job, the contract employee isoccasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit,sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, usehands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools orcontrols, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or laddersand scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by the job includeability to distinguish the nature of objects by using theeye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video displayterminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolongedperiods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizinghigh visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, andmoderate hand/finger dexterity.

Performswork under time schedules and stress which are normallyperiodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines,intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and projectmanagement deadlines. May require working additional timebeyond normal schedule and periodic travel.

WHATwe’ll bring:

Duringyour interview process, our team can fill you in on all thedetails of our industry-competitive benefits and careerdevelopment opportunities. A few highlightsinclude:

• MedicalPlans
• Vision Plan
• Short-TermDisability
• Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ IdentityTheft Protection
• 401(k)

WHATyou should know:

Oursuccess begins and ends with our people. We embracediverse perspectives and value unique humanexperiences. WorldLink is an Equal EmploymentOpportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employmentat WorldLink is decided on the basis ofqualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavorto continue our footprint as a diverse organization byhighlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLinkconsiders applicants for all positions without regard torace, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy andgender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation,citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status,genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity,physical or mental disability or any other characteristicprotected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who needassistance with any part of the application process shouldcontact us.

Thisjob description is designed to cover the main responsibilitiesand duties of the role but is not designed to be acomprehensive list of all.

Salary/Pay Range: $50.00-$70.00/hr (Depending on experience)