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- Responsibilities:
Are you passionate about clinical assessments and want to make a lasting impact on products that shape how we understand behavior and personality? At Pearson Clinical Assessment, we are committed to pioneering innovative, gold-standard assessments for a wide range of fields, including cognition, memory, neuropsychology, and more. We are currently seeking a dynamic Research and Development Analyst to join our team and support the creation of cutting-edge products in the Behavior and Personality domains.
What You’ll Do:
As a Research and Development Analyst, you’ll collaborate with a diverse, cross-functional team of experts—from Research Directors to Data Analysts and Digital Developers—to support all phases of product development. You will contribute to the development, refinement, and quality control of assessments while working on exciting projects that help shape the future of clinical testing. Your role will involve:
- Collaborating with the team to ensure timely preparation and delivery of print and digital components.
- Contributing to writing new test items, piloting materials, and creating product specifications.
- Drafting, editing, and finalizing test components, such as manuals, record forms, and stimulus books.
- Conducting literature reviews and contributing content for scoring and reporting software programs.
- Ensuring visual and auditory stimuli meet usability and global content standards.
- Flexibility to occasionally accommodate meetings with international teams (~10% of time).
Who You Are:
You’re a detail-oriented, organized individual with a passion for research and clinical assessments. You bring:
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in a clinical or educational field. Expertise in socio-emotional learning and behavior or personality disorders is a plus.
- Experience: Background in research methods and statistics. Previous experience in administering or interpreting clinical assessments is highly valued.
- Skills:
- Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex research into clear, actionable content.
- Comfort working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Proficiency in using technology and software, with an interest in upskilling in areas like AI.
Why Pearson?
Pearson is one of the most innovative education companies of 2022—and for good reason. We're on a mission to revolutionize learning for people everywhere, and we believe in making every connection count. As a Research and Development Analyst at Pearson, you’ll help shape educational tools that make a real-world impact.
Here’s what you can expect when joining our team:
- A culture of inclusion: Pearson fosters a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords—they’re integral to our work.
- Career growth: Access to mentorship and professional development opportunities to help you advance your career.
- Flexible work options: Whether you work remotely or in one of our offices in San Antonio, TX, or Bloomington, MN, we offer flexibility to fit your needs.
- Meaningful work: Play a direct role in developing the next generation of assessments that will impact students, clinicians, and professionals around the globe.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 (based on experience and location).
- Benefits: Pearson offers a comprehensive range of benefits, including health, wellness, and retirement plans. Learn more about the full range of benefits at Pearson on our careers website.
