
Research Analyst II
Cupertino, CAContract$30–35.59/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Research Assistant will support evaluation and development of health and wellness technologies through laboratory testing, human-subject studies, and data collection. Working with research and engineering teams, the role helps execute studies, collect physiological measurements, monitor data quality, and evaluate prototype hardware and software. The position is onsite in Cupertino and is an initial one-year contract with potential for conversion to permanent employment.
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Full job description
Research Assistant – Biomedical Research & Health Technology
Location: Cupertino, CA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Pay Rate: Up to $ 35.59/hour
Assignment Length: 1 year, with potential for temp-to-hire
Position Overview
An exciting opportunity is available with Apple for a Research Assistant to support the evaluation and development of innovative health and wellness technologies. This role will contribute to research involving physiological measurement devices, health sensors, and emerging platforms through a combination of laboratory testing, human-subject studies, and data collection.
Working alongside research and engineering teams, the Research Assistant will help design and execute studies, collect physiological measurements, monitor data quality, and support the evaluation of prototype hardware and software. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in biomedical engineering, biology, or clinical research who is interested in applying their scientific knowledge to technologies that may influence the future of health and wellness.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the evaluation and testing of health and wellness sensors, devices, and technology platforms.
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Assist with the design and execution of laboratory bench tests and human-subject studies to generate reliable data for prototype evaluation.
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Recruit and screen study participants and collect relevant information using approved study documents and procedures.
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Conduct participant study visits and collect physiological measurements in accordance with established research protocols.
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Monitor incoming study data for accuracy, quality, and completeness throughout the data collection process.
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Observe participant safety during study activities and promptly document and report any adverse events.
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Maintain accurate and timely study documentation, including research records, data entry, SOP updates, and applicable IRB-related documentation.
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Collaborate with engineering and research teams to analyze study data, provide feedback on protocols, and troubleshoot prototype hardware and software.
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Assist with preparing research summaries, technical reports, and study findings.
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Maintain study supplies, monitor inventory levels, and support day-to-day research operations.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's or master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, or a related scientific or engineering discipline.
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Previous experience in clinical research is required.
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Understanding of biomedical signals and physiological measurements.
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Experience supporting the design, coordination, or execution of human-subject or user studies involving physiological measurement devices.
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Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate research records and high-quality datasets.
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Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary research and engineering teams.
Additional Information
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Work Environment: Onsite in Cupertino, CA.
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Dress Code: Business casual.
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Schedule: Standard assigned work schedule; details to be confirmed.
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Assignment: Initial one-year contract with potential for conversion to a permanent position.
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Compensation: Up to $35.59/hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
Pay Details: $30.00 to $35.59 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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The California Fair Chance Act
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Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
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Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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How this job compares
Set against the 680 open Research Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$30–35.59/hr
- US median$18–25/hr281 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $32.80/hr, is 52% above the US median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the top quarter of Research Assistant hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 23 open Research Assistant jobs in California and 680 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- University of Southern California6 open
- UCLA Health5 open
- Stanford University4 open
- Experience
- Research Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (152 postings).
- Education
- 186 of the 680 open Research Assistant jobs (27%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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