Remote Psychometric Research Scientist

Pearson; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson seeks a Specialist, Psychometrician to align with titles like Psychometrician, Measurement Specialist or Research Scientist. Remote workplace with a focus on educational measurement, scientific rigor, and client collaboration.

The role emphasizes applying classical and modern psychometrics, collaborating across programs, and upholding testing standards in a global education context.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in educational measurement or closely related field.
• Experience with psychometric methodologies in operational assessment programs.
• Proficient with SAS, R, Python, and psychometric software packages.
• Willingness to apply AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provides full range of psychometric support for development and documentation across programs.
• Conducts item calibration, linking, and equating analyses under guidance of senior psychometricians.
• Develops linear test forms and designs field test plans.
• Supports operational research studies and writes detailed reports.
• Represents the psychometrics function in cross-functional settings with clients.

Skills

Psychometrics

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Client relationships

Education

Doctoral degree in educational measurement

Tools

SAS

R

Python

WINSTEPS

IRTPro

Job description

Pearson seeks a Specialist, Psychometrician to align with titles like Psychometrician, Measurement Specialist or Research Scientist. Remote workplace with a focus on educational measurement, scientific rigor, and client collaboration.

The role emphasizes applying classical and modern psychometrics, collaborating across programs, and upholding testing standards in a global education context.