Whoop

Research Scientist ll, Design Research (Temporary)

Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

Contractor

On-site

$36 – $45 per hour

TLDR

Lead the design and execution of innovative health and wellness research while collaborating with WHOOP Labs in a dynamic, temporary role focused on cutting-edge technology validation.

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers members to optimize their performance through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. WHOOP Labs is the research and hardware validation arm of WHOOP. Our work focuses on conducting research to validate next-gen features and technology. As a Research Scientist II, you will own the design and execution of health and wellness research, with an emphasis on distributed and decentralized methodologies. Collaborating with the WHOOP Labs team, you will lead end-to-end studies, leveraging remote data collection tools. This is a W-2, Temporary role through the remainder of 2026, with an hourly pay range of $36 - $45. Candidates must be prepared to work in person at WHOOP Labs in Boston, MA 5 days each week. RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead custom survey development, protocol design, refinement, and execution for studies conducted in a distributed environment.

Train other WHOOP Labs research coordinators to ensure high quality and consistent study execution across sessions

Support survey development efforts utilizing internal research tool and through partnerships with external vendors, when applicable

Work collaboratively with WHOOP Labs Research Operations to collect, scope, and schedule study requests

Build and maintain strong relationships with other stakeholder teams whose work is supported by your projects such as Data Science, Clinical, Hardware, and Signal Processing

Manage the use and upkeep of data collection equipment and support the day-to-day operations of the Lab including data quality monitoring and device/platform troubleshooting

Provide a best-in-class experience to study participants, following best practices for human subjects research and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment

Serve as an ambassador for WHOOP Labs and WHOOP brand

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in biotech, HCI, psychology, statistics/analytics, or similar.

2+ Experience working in user experience research, market research, consumer health product research and/or a related field with a strong focus on mixed methods.

Proven skills with survey design, quantitative analysis, and experimental designs.

Familiarity with analytical or statistical evaluation of quantitative survey data sets is nice-to-have

Strong technological background and working knowledge of data management systems including the Google Suite

Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to translate participant study expectations in a clear, detailed, and friendly manner via written communication and instruction

Strong attention to detail

Professional, timely, organized

Interest in leveraging AI to streamline research processes and deliverables

Interested in the role but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply! At WHOOP, we value potential, character, and curiosity as much as experience.

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to determine employment eligibility. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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Whoop

Whoop builds a performance optimization platform that helps individuals understand their bodies and health through advanced wearable technology. Targeted at fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals, this startup stands out by focusing on personalized metrics and insights that drive improved performance and longevity.

Founded: Founded 2007
Employees: 51-200 employees
Industry: Internet Software & Services

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