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# Clinical Scientist at Hyperfine

- **Company:** Hyperfine
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-07-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hyperfine53/jobs/6107615004

## Job description

## About Us

Hyperfine, Inc. (Nasdaq: HYPR) is the groundbreaking health technology company that has redefined brain imaging with the Swoop® system—the first FDA-cleared, portable, ultra-low-field, magnetic resonance brain imaging system capable of providing imaging at multiple points of care in a healthcare facility. Our mission is to revolutionize patient care globally through transformational, accessible, clinically relevant diagnostic imaging. [Learn More](https://hyperfine.io/)

## About The Role

Job Title: Clinical Scientist

Location: Palo Alto, CA

As a Clinical Scientist, you will support the Clinical Affairs team in executing clinical programs aligned with Hyperfine’s strategic priorities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including imaging, regulatory, marketing, and external research sites to generate clinical evidence, enable research programs, and translate data into impactful outputs.

You will be responsible for contributing to clinical study design, supporting study execution, and extracting actionable insights from clinical data to inform publications and business strategy. You will collaborate with clinical partners to optimize imaging workflows and enable use cases across hospital, office-based, and international settings.

## RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Support the design and execution of clinical studies aligned with Hyperfine strategic priorities
- Assist in defining study objectives, endpoints, and data strategies to support clinical evidence generation
- Partner with clinical sites to enable research protocols and optimize imaging workflows
- Support study startup activities, including IRB submissions and coordination with internal teams
- Monitor study progress, track milestones, and support execution of research service agreements (RSAs)
- Analyze clinical datasets and translate findings into publications, abstracts, and presentations
- Collaborate with clinical partners to develop manuscripts and support dissemination of scientific outputs
- Support engagement with external sites and investigators as the MRI expert to align research efforts with company strategy
- Work cross-functionally with marketing, regulatory, legal, and imaging teams to support clinical and business objectives
- Contribute to partner-driven programs (e.g., externally funded collaborations) by tracking deliverables and identifying opportunities

## KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL:

- Strong understanding of clinical research processes and study design principles
- Basic understanding of MRI physics, signal acquisition, reconstruction and image processing techniques
- Ability to analyze and interpret clinical datasets and generate actionable insights
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to contribute to scientific publications
- Ability to translate clinical needs into research objectives and actionable deliverables
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams and external partners
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving clinical and technical environment

## EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

- PhD or equivalent degree in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, imaging science, or related field
- 2–5+ years of experience in clinical research, imaging, or data science in industry setting
- Experience working with MRI data and imaging datasets required
- Hands-on experience with image processing, analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or similar) preferred
- Experience contributing to clinical studies and publications preferred

## PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

- Ability to work on a computer for extended periods
- Ability to travel occasionally to clinical sites
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced work environment
- This is a hybrid position based out of Hyperfine's facility in Palo Alto, CA (minimum 3 days per week).
- Travel up to 10% of the time to customers, other Hyperfine offices, collaborators, conferences, etc.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship now or in the future of any employment Visa.

The annual base salary for this position is between $134,000 - $155,000. This position is also eligible for to participate in Hyperfine's corporate bonus and equity plans. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including skill set, relevant experience, qualifications, location, position level, and other job-related reasons.

Agency Resumes: We do not accept resumes from recruitment agencies without a prior agreement in place. Any unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies will be considered the property of Hyperfine and will not be subject to any fees or charges if the candidate is hired.

## About Hyperfine

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hyperfine is a health technology company that developed the Swoop® system, the first FDA-cleared portable, ultra-low-field magnetic resonance brain imaging system designed for use at the point of care.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: HYPR)
- **Headquarters**: Guilford, Connecticut, United States
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Jonathan Rothberg, PhD

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Medical equipment manufacturing / health technology (portable MRI)
- **Target customers**: B2B – hospitals, neurology practices, pediatric units, ICUs, emergency departments, and other healthcare facilities
- **Mission statement**: “To revolutionize patient care globally through transformational, accessible, clinically relevant diagnostic imaging.”

## Products & Services
- **Swoop® Portable MR Imaging® System**: An ultra-low-field (0.064T) portable MRI scanner that plugs into a standard outlet and can be operated by any trained healthcare professional. It provides diagnostic-quality brain imaging (T1, T2, FLAIR, DWI sequences) in multiple planes, with an open, quiet design that reduces patient anxiety and allows family to stay beside the patient.
- **Optive AI™ Software**: An AI-driven image reconstruction platform that uses deep learning to reduce noise and blur, delivering sharper anatomical detail at lower field strengths to support confident diagnosis at the point of care.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue: USD $13.6 million (LinkedIn estimate for most recent fiscal year)
- **Total Funding**: USD $454.8 million raised across 10 rounds, including a $207M corporate round (2021), Series D ($90M, 2021), and a $6M post-IPO equity round (2025)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: HealthCor Catalio Acquisition Corp. (parent company); other investors from Series C, D, and seed rounds (names not fully detailed in available sources)
- **Growth Signals**: Revenue generation at $13.6M; 99 employees with a -10.3% YoY headcount decline; active presence in the US, UK, Italy, and Germany; 9 open job postings as of mid-2026; continued R&D investment in AI and sequence development

## Competitive Advantages
- **Portable & point-of-care**: The only FDA-cleared portable MRI that can be brought to the patient’s bedside without requiring dedicated infrastructure or shielding.
- **AI-powered image quality**: Optive AI software enables clear diagnostic images at 0.064T, a field strength far lower than conventional MRI.
- **Patient-friendly**: Open design, quiet operation, no ionizing radiation, and allows family/caregivers to remain present during scans.
- **Ease of use**: Simple plug-and-play setup; any trained healthcare professional can operate the system.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand global access**: Address the 80% of the world’s population that lacks MRI access by making imaging affordable and deployable in any care setting.
- **Deepen clinical adoption**: Grow adoption in neurology, pediatrics, ICU, and emergency departments through evidence generation and reimbursement support.
- **Advance AI capabilities**: Continue improving image reconstruction and adding new sequences to enhance diagnostic confidence.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Employees are motivated by the goal of democratizing MRI and saving lives through accessible imaging.
- **Cutting-edge technology**: Work at the intersection of MRI physics, deep learning, electrical engineering, and cloud software.
- **Small, impactful team**: With ~99 employees, individuals can have outsized influence on product development and company direction.
- **Open roles**: Active hiring for Senior AI Scientist, Senior Software Engineer (Cloud), Staff Product Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Sales, and more (see careers page).
- **Location & flexibility**: Headquarters in Guilford, CT; presence in the UK, Italy, and Germany; likely hybrid/office model typical of medtech companies.
- **Leadership**: Led by CEO Maria Sainz and a management team with deep medtech and MRI experience; founder Jonathan Rothberg is a serial entrepreneur (also founded Butterfly Network, Quantum-Si).

## Sources
1. [hyperfinemri.com – About Hyperfine](https://www.hyperfinemri.com/about/about-hyperfine)
2. [hyperfinemri.com – Swoop System Overview](https://www.hyperfinemri.com/)
3. [hyperfinemri.com – Careers](https://www.hyperfinemri.com/about/careers)
4. [linkedin.com – Hyperfine Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hyperfine-inc)
5. [hyperfinemri.com – Management Team](https://www.hyperfinemri.com/about/management-team)

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