Research Audiologist I

Starkey is looking for a dynamic Research Audiologist who will support the initiatives of the Clinical and Audiology Research team. The primary responsibility of this position is conducting a variety of short- and long-term research and validation studies that will have an impact on future hearing aid technology and bring benefit to the hearing impaired. Projects include perceptual science experiments, prototype technology evaluations, novel audiological procedure development, validation and usability of products and features, and post-market studies of user benefit. The individual in this role will participate on multidisciplinary teams throughout Starkey, including Research and Development, Product Management, Marketing and Education & Training.

Hearing is key to our health and happiness. At Starkey, we are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. We believe being able to hear the world and the people around us is as essential to the human experience as breathing. Many recent advances are already being recognized as disruptive technologies that have positioned Starkey hearing aids as the industry’s first devices that go beyond providing just audiological amplification. Our hearing aids now incorporate Artificial Intelligence, embedded activity sensors, language translation and transcription services, as well as an always-on personal voice assistant. 

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better.

Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what’s possible.

We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart.

https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6

Requirements:

• Ph.D, Au.D, or Master’s Degree in Audiology or Hearing Science; equivalent training and experience may qualify
• Current Audiology or Hearing Aid Dispensing license is strongly preferred
• At least one year of professional experience required
• Experience conducting experiments with hearing-impaired subjects

Our research audiologist will:

• Conduct audiological and related research in support of product development
  • Participate in project ideation, including conducting pilot and feasibility studies on prototype products and software
  • Conduct pre-production validation and usability studies on products, features, and software
• Perform tasks related to human subject testing in the hearing research laboratories
• Manage data and documentation
• Promote research internally and externally
  • Publish research in audiology-related peer-reviewed and trade journals
  • Write white papers on products, features, and other research topics
  • Present at industry conferences
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of hearing aid technology and advances in audiology

Our culture:

• An experienced team built around a culture of professional growth and knowledge-sharing
• We celebrate innovation – finding creative ways to serve our customers better than anyone else
• Global leader in the design, development, and distribution of comprehensive hearing technologies
• We serve with passion, purpose, and excellence
  
  
  

Salary and Other Compensation: 
The annual salary for this position is between $64,680.00 to $103,320.00/year.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  

Benefits: 
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, hearing aid benefits, PTO, 6 paid holidays annually, 2 floater days annually, 1 volunteer service day annually, paid paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

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Salary : $64,680 - $103,320