Job Title: Senior Clinical Scientist
Department: BCI
Job Type: Full-Time/Salaried
Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Our Mission

Blackrock Neurotech is 100% focused on improving human lives through neuroscience research and technology. The passion and dedication behind this mission has nurtured a dynamic, enjoyable and fulfilling corporate environment in which learning, and growth are commonplace. We operate in an innovative field that requires our staff to meet the highest standards. Every step of the way, we encourage one another by providing continuous motivation and promoting a healthy work environment.

Community Contributions

Not only are Blackrock’s employees committed to improving lives through their work, but many also strive to improve the community by volunteering in their spare time. Our efforts vary from donating blood and feeding the hungry to volunteering at the Utah Food Bank. We also value community education —teaching science labs to children, coaching sports teams, and teaching first aid courses. We take pride in our employee’s extracurricular activities that contribute to the betterment of local communities.

Disclosure

In order to provide a safe and productive work environment, all offers of employment at Blackrock Neurotech are contingent upon a thorough background check. A criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate from an offer of employment.

About the role

The Senior Clinical Scientist role is suited to scientifically minded candidates with experience and interest in clinical research development and execution, supported by expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication. Long-term success in this role will require contributions to high-impact research that advances the field of neurotechnology; developing research programs to support Blackrock Neurotech’s roadmap for brain-computer interfaces; and, building and maintaining strong collaborations with colleagues within Blackrock and in the academic community. This role will plan, execute, and supervise data acquisition and experimental protocols that fit within larger pre-clinical studies and clinical trials, including intraoperative electrophysiology studies and associated hardware testing, ensuring that study endpoints, workflows, and data quality expectations translate effectively across environments and strategically align with the company’s vision and goals.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage clinical research projects, collaborating with pre-clinical and multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Partner between clinical and pre-clinical teams to develop and execute acute and intraoperative electrophysiology studies, including defining endpoints, coordinating execution workflows, and ensuring high-quality data acquisition.
• Support and/or coordinate hardware testing in the context of acute/intraoperative clinical studies (e.g., test planning, setup verification, troubleshooting, and structured capture of outcomes to inform development decisions).
• Analyze and interpret complex data sets, providing actionable insights to guide BCI development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, regulatory, and clinical affairs, with emphasis on bridging clinical and pre-clinical stakeholders to align study execution and hardware testing needs.
• Prepare and present scientific reports, publications, and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay current with advancements in neurotechnology and related fields to inform research strategies.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior scientists and other team members.
  
  

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication.
• Demonstrated experience working across pre-clinical and clinical research settings, with the ability to translate study objectives into executable protocols and comparable datasets across settings.
• Experience developing and/or executing acute and/or intraoperative electrophysiology studies.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with statistical software and data visualization tools, including analysis of electrophysiology and device performance data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience with regulatory submissions and clinical trial design is a plus.

Ideal Competencies

• Familiarity with neurotech and neuroscience research is highly desirable (including acute and intraoperative electrophysiology workflows and translation of methods between pre-clinical and clinical settings).
• Experience in pre-clinical or clinical research, preferably in neuroscience-related fields.
• Comfort partnering with engineering teams to plan and document hardware testing performed during acute, intraoperative, and/or pre-clinical studies.
  
  

Physical and Other Requirements

• Ability to work in an office environment and use standard office equipment.
• Sitting and standing while typing.
• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds.