Sonova Group

Research Scientist, Diagnostics

Sonova Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: ValenciaCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $95,200 - $142,800 per year

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Work with a team of scientists and engineers dedicated to advancing objective auditory measures research in cochlear implant technology.
  • Help drive the research development towards clinical applications of using cochlear implants as sensors of physiological signals.
  • Develop and validate objective measurement tools for cochlear implant systems to assess implant function, auditory pathway integrity, and improve patient outcomes.
  • Design, implement, and validate objective CI diagnostic algorithms (e.g., impedances, evoked compound action potentials, eABRs, evoked cortical potentials, etc).
  • Build robust, well-documented software measurement tools and analysis frameworks.

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, biomedical science, hearing science, audiology, or related field; Master’s or PhD preferred.
  • At least 3 years of industry or research experience involving physiological signal applications, with bonus experience in Class III medical devices.
  • Hands ‑ on, analytical, and detail ‑ oriented approach with strong experimental and problem ‑ solving skills; able to drive initiatives independently amid ambiguity.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, adapting communication style to diverse audiences and team environments.
  • Solid foundation in experimental design, data analysis, translational research, and software/firmware development for physiological measurement systems.
  • Familiarity with data acquisition systems, amplifiers, clinical or preclinical study workflows, and demonstrated ability to produce high ‑ quality technical writing and publications.
  • Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, MATLAB, Python, embedded systems, C/C++, or AI ‑ assisted coding tools; advanced English fluency.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage*
  • Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
  • TeleHealth options
  • 401k plan with company match*
  • Company paid life/ad&d insurance
  • Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
  • Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • STD LTD Buy-ups available
  • Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • Legal/ID Theft Assistance
  • PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
  • Paid parental bonding leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
  • Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Hearing aid discount for employees and family
  • Internal social recognition platform

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
experimental designdata analysissoftware developmentfirmware developmentdiagnostic algorithmsphysiological signal applicationsobjective measurement toolsauditory measures researchC/C++Python
Soft skills
analytical skillsdetail-orientedproblem-solving skillsstrong communication skillscollaborative mindsetindependent initiativeadaptability
Certifications
Master’s degreePhDUniversity degree in engineeringUniversity degree in biomedical scienceUniversity degree in hearing scienceUniversity degree in audiology