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# Research Lead at Kalogon, Inc.

- **Company:** Kalogon, Inc.
- **Location:** Melbourne, Australia
- **Compensation:** $60k–$120k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-05-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/kalogon/10b2a5e9-e283-4244-9c80-18c992cbeaa7

## Job description

As Kalogon's Research Lead, you'll architect and oversee our research ecosystem, ensuring methodological rigor as you manage a range from quick and dirty user testing to consumer surveys to clinical validation. You'll be conducting in-house research and working with outside groups to go a level deeper. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution, requiring equal expertise in clinical seating assessments and cross-functional collaboration to translate insights into tangible advancements.

## Key Responsibilities

Use a variety of research modalities to answer key questions about seating from comfort surveys to blood flow analysis and everything in-between Balance long-horizon clinical validation with short-term product development needs Conduct user research, beta testing, and claims research Socialize research findings and ensure team members can self-support by creating tools to access your research Write, field, and analyze consumer surveys on seating, sitting, or any topic as discussed with the team Help drive the business by ideating, testing, and validating unique claims that can be published or shared publicly Support partner by gathering key stakeholder and end user feedback, synthesizing this and sharing insights with the team Work with sales, product, and marketing for post-market surveillance activities Identify and establish relationships with potential research partners including clinics, universities, and rehabilitation centers Handle all research activities from project design through recruitment to final analysis Run beta testing programs Develop and execute IRB protocols Manage project timelines and resource needs within startup constraints Translate technical findings into actionable insights for both clinical and non-clinical folks Stay abreast of key research happening in seating and sitting, ensuring the team is aware and taking this research into their work

## Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in rehabilitation science, biomedical engineering, clinical research, life sciences, or related field Hands-on experience with a wide variety of user research methodologies and quick-turn usability testing Ability to write effective research plans, protocols, interview guides and the like Great understanding of statistics or qualitative insights and what is meaningful in research results Experience managing clinical research projects with minimal supervision Ability to navigate IRB processes efficiently

## Experience coordinating studies with external collaborators

Demonstrated success working in resource-constrained environments Self-starter mentality with exceptional time management skills Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders Experience with data analysis tools and research documentation Understanding of regulatory requirements for medical devices at a startup scale Must-Have Traits Creative problem-solver who can determine the right research approach for the desired outcomes Adept at creating strong internal relationships Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities People skills to engage potential research participants and partners Ability to independently prioritize research needs without extensive guidance Passion for both scientific validity and practical application Comfort switching between deeply technical and highly accessible communication Enthusiasm for the startup journey including its challenges and rewards Willingness to travel Nice-to-Have Experience Previous work in early-stage startups Established connections in clinical rehabilitation settings Experience developing research protocols with limited resources Background in both clinical and commercial product testing History of successful grant writing to fund research initiatives Connections within rehabilitation clinical communities Know something about seating, sitting, or butts or wants to learn

## About Kalogon

Kalogon is the trusted leader in seated health, delivering inventive seating solutions that eliminate the stresses of sitting. Driven by clinical research, deep customer empathy and rapid product iterations, Kalogon's solutions serve anyone who sits for extended periods, across healthcare, aviation and beyond. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Melbourne, Fla., Kalogon has been recognized for our work by CES, TIME, Forbes, Digital Health, among others. Our team is a blend of experienced tech industry veterans, passionate engineers, and people focused on ways to help folks stay seated and stay healthy. Learn more at www.kalogon.com. Learn more at www.kalogon.com/careers

## About Kalogon, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Kalogon develops medically-validated smart seating solutions that reduce the stresses of sitting and improve seated health, starting with wheelchair users and expanding into defense and aviation.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A)
- **Headquarters**: Melbourne, Florida, United States
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Timothy Balz (CEO), Aaron Jones (Co-Founder & Account Manager), Christian Balcom (Senior Software Developer Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing, with growing presence in defense and aviation seating
- Target customers: B2B (healthcare providers, defense contractors, airlines) and B2C (wheelchair users, clinicians)
- Mission or purpose: “Eliminate the stresses of sitting and improve health through inventive seating solutions.” Vision is to become the trusted leader in seated health, driven by clinical research, deep customer empathy, and rapid product iterations.

## Products & Services
- **[Orbiter Med]**: A Medicare-approved custom wheelchair cushion with smart pressure management. Type: Medical device (hardware + software).
- **[Bondar]**: Back support for wheelchair users. Type: Medical device.
- **[Booster]**: Smart cushion accessory that enhances comfort and protection. Type: Medical device accessory.
- **[Orbiter (original)]**: The first-generation smart cushion, now succeeded by Orbiter Med. Type: Medical device.
- **[Defense/Aviation Seating]**: Custom seating solutions for B-52 and E-4B aircrew under U.S. Air Force SBIR contracts, plus a commercial aviation proof-of-concept. Type: Hardware + service.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of USD $12.15 million (as of June 2026), including a $5.8M Series A in June 2026 and multiple seed rounds and grants.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: SeedFundersOrlando (lead seed), United States Air Force (grant), and other undisclosed investors.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 25 employees with a 20% monthly increase in job postings; expanding from medical into defense and aviation; four Medicare-coded products on the market; active hiring for roles in engineering, manufacturing, research, and operations.

## Competitive Advantages
- Patent-pending Advanced Pressure Management System (APMS) that dynamically adjusts support surfaces.
- Products are clinically validated and Medicare-approved, providing a regulatory moat.
- Empathy-driven design process that combines clinical research with real-world user feedback.
- Founders with backgrounds at SpaceX and NASA bring deep engineering and lean startup methodology.
- Early traction in regulated industries (healthcare, defense) with government contracts.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling impact globally by entering new verticals (defense, aviation) while deepening the medical seating product line.
- Rapid product iteration based on clinical research and customer feedback.
- Building a lean, fast-moving team that prioritizes user-centered design and regulatory compliance.

## Why Work Here
- Venture-backed startup with a mission to improve quality of life for people who sit for long periods.
- Small, tight-knit team (25 employees) offering significant ownership and impact.
- On-site work in Melbourne, FL, with limited remote flexibility (FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, OR).
- Perks include company equity, generous parental leave, health/dental/vision insurance, FSA, 401(K), and onsite parking.
- Engineering culture rooted in SpaceX/NASA experience; emphasis on lean methodology and empathy-driven design.
- Active hiring for mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, research lead, and revenue operations.

## Sources
1. [kalogon.com/careers](https://www.kalogon.com/careers)
2. [jobs.lever.co/kalogon](https://jobs.lever.co/kalogon)
3. [linkedin.com/company/kalogon](https://linkedin.com/company/kalogon)
4. [builtin.com/company/kalogon](https://builtin.com/company/kalogon)
5. [kalogon.com/about-us-team](https://www.kalogon.com/about-us-team)

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