Research Associate (Contract)

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 product development research arm of WHOOP, focused on conducting human subjects research to develop next-gen features and technology.

As a WHOOP Labs Research Associate, you will work alongside the WHOOP Labs team to execute remote studies and manage participant communications for Digital WHOOP Labs initiatives. You will also execute in-person research studies at WHOOP Labs in Boston. Your efforts will support the organization as we continue to push the envelope and lead the wearables industry.

This contract role is ideal for an early-career research professional with a strong interest in human performance, UX or human factors, and the operational side of study execution. You’ll operate independently on structured projects with little to no oversight.

RESPONSIBILITES:

Work closely with study stakeholders across the organization to outline research goals and design study protocol

Create participant-facing study materials including surveys, onboarding documentation, and digital content

Apply principles from human-centered design, human factors, or usability testing to enhance participant experience

Answer incoming questions from study participants about the longitudinal studies

Identify common questions and update supporting documentation (e.g. FAQs) with new information when appropriate

Monitor data submission and reach out to prompt participants with reminders if they are noncompliant

Support troubleshooting or other participant issues during the study window

Help manage the general study inbox and respond to any incoming queries about the studies you own

Collaborate closely with study stakeholders to ensure they are informed of study status and aligned with any protocol changes or guidance you are providing

Assist with usability, comfort, and interaction testing of WHOOP hardware and app features

Follow structured testing protocols and log observations and participant feedback

Attend weekly project check-ins and provide concise, accurate updates

Maintain documentation of your study procedures, participant communications, and protocol changes

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong technical writing skills with demonstrated ability to compose clear instructions, protocols, reports, and supplemental documentation for a range of stakeholders

Experience writing surveys and applying best practices in survey design and deployment

Experience related to technical troubleshooting, customer service, or operations in a research, UX, or product setting

Experience communicating with study participants in person, via email, and through SMS

Experience handling personally identifiable information (PII) and/or protected health information (PHI)

Exposure to or interest in human factors, user experience, behavioral science, or physiological research

Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Bachelor’s Degree or above in any relevant field (e.g., Psychology, Human Factors, Public Health, HCI, Cognitive Science, or similar)

Additional Information

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility.

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