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Staff Clinical Engineer

Element Science · Redwood City · On-site

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About Element Science

Backed by GV.

About the role

We are seeking a Staff Clinical Engineer to join our growing Clinical team. This role will work closely with product development, engineering, and design & UX teams to support the planning, execution, and analysis of human and preclinical studies in a cross-functional and highly collaborative environment.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biomedical engineering, life sciences, or a related scientific discipline
  • 10+ years of relevant industry experience in clinical engineering, biomedical engineering, human factors engineering, medical device or product development, or a related field
  • Medical device industry experience strongly preferred, particularly experience supporting product development, verification/validation, human factors, preclinical, or clinical activities
  • Experience developing and executing test protocols, analyzing data, and documenting technical results
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply sound technical judgment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and clinical information to cross-functional audiences
More about this role

Element Science, Inc. is a medical device and digital health company redefining how patients with heart disease are monitored and treated as they transition from the hospital to the home. Our mission is to improve outcomes for patients at risk of life-threatening cardiac events through innovative solutions at the intersection of clinical-grade wearables, advanced algorithms, and therapy delivery.

We are entering an exciting phase of growth as we move from development into early commercialization. Our approach combines hardware, software, and services to deliver a more personalized and seamless patient experience—designed with both patients and clinicians in mind. Our product, a wearable patch defibrillator, is designed for patients with a temporary elevated risk of sudden cardiac arrest, addressing a significant and underserved population of over 500,000 patients in the U.S. By focusing on comfort, usability, and clinical effectiveness, we aim to transform the standard of care during this critical period. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Element Science is backed by leading healthcare and technology investors, including Third Rock Ventures, GV (Google Ventures),...

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