Research And Development Analyst

About the Opportunity

This team seeks an innovative Research And Development Analyst to support the development of clinical assessment products across a portfolio specializing in cognition, memory, neuropsychology, behavior, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, early childhood, personality/psychopathology, and achievement. The role can be remote or based in San Antonio, TX, or Bloomington, MN, reporting to the Research and Development Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support research and development efforts under the supervision of a Research Director.
• Contribute to the development, refinement, maintenance, and quality control of assessments.
• Manage multiple products at various stages of development with mental flexibility and adaptability.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
• Learn from mentors, incorporate feedback, and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Utilize technology, mobile and web applications, software, and develop skills in areas such as artificial intelligence.
• Analyze assumptions, evaluate arguments, and draw clear, consistent, and sound conclusions communicated constructively.
• Balance clinical, research, and business requirements within project scope, time, and cost constraints.
• Collaborate with publishing, psychometrics, project management, and software development teams to meet publication schedules.
• Participate in work groups to improve internal processes and initiatives.
• Commit to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and open-mindedness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical or educational field from a nationally recognized institution; Master’s degree preferred.
• Research experience or training in research implementation.
• Familiarity with assessment practices.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong oral, written, and business communication skills to explain complex information clearly.
• Ability to manage various tasks and work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams.
• Self-starter with initiative and independent work capability.
• Enthusiasm for learning about test development and publishing processes.
• Comfortable with technology and software applications.
• Training or interest in basic research methods and statistics.
• Understanding of business environment requirements differing from clinical, educational, or academic practice.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in speech, language, and/or communication assessment.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, both spoken and written.
• Subject matter experience in clinical or educational settings, especially speech and language.
• Strong critical thinking skills with clear and fair communication of ideas.
• Editorial experience.

Key skills/competency

• Clinical Assessment
• Research & Development
• Product Development
• Project Management
• Data Analysis
• Psychometrics
• Quality Control
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Communication Skills
• Critical Thinking