Would you like to be part of the Coapt team?

Coapt is an innovative company that adds modern control technology to powered upper limb prostheses. Our product is a one-of-a-kind advanced microcontroller system that employs pattern recognition technology to enhance powered prosthesis control for amputee users.

Why consider Coapt?

​Coapt was founded by field experts and as such, is well connected throughout the prosthetics field. Our solid relationships within the industry and our extensive research history enhance the appeal of our product. The experience of our senior leadership makes Coapt a great opportunity for building your expertise and know- how of the field, while contributing your experience to an industry-leading company. We offer competitive compensation, health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Available Roles

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Study Coordinator / Scientific Technologist

We are seeking a highly driven trailblazer – with a keen interest in the intersection of research and commercial contexts – to join our enthusiastic team. Applicants must be excellent problem solvers, have superior written and oral communication skills, and have the ability to grasp and communicate complex technical concepts. In addition, applicants must be self-driven with a strong work ethic, detail-oriented, efficient, highly organized, and able to manage multiple tasks at once while coordinating team effort.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Data collection & coordination for currently funded Human Subjects trials;
• General Institutional Review Board (IRB) preparation, approvals process, activity, and closeout administration;
• Assisting with subject recruitment and subject communications;
• Data organization and analysis;
• Assisting with monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reporting.

Secondary responsibilities include:

• Manuscript preparation;
• Integration of academic research activities and findings with commercial R&D teams;
• Designing and conceptualizing new research trials;
• Grant writing/proposal assistance;
• Academic presentation/dissemination;

General responsibilities include:

• Contributing to a safe working environment by maintaining own workspace and reporting any potential hazards;
• Working collaboratively to foster relationships with Marketing, Product Support, Finance, and Engineering.

The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives on variety and enjoys wearing multiple hats. In addition, the successful applicant must be able to readily adapt to the changing needs of a small, innovative organization and can develop and adhere to a productive schedule. This position is offered as a full-time role.

Education
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a life science, research administration, or engineering discipline.

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience conducting Human Subjects Research (subject recruitment, subject coordination, data collection, data analysis, etc.)
• Exposure to Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes.
• Exposure to (US) federally-funded research projects
• Superior written communication/documentation skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, task and time management skills
• Strong oral communication skills
• Manuscript preparation experience

Desired Knowledge & Skills

• Grant writing experience
• Prior NIH and/or similar report generation
• IRB protocol writing experience
• Project management experience
• Experience presenting research orally
• Medical device knowledge