We are currently seeking an innovative individual for a Research and Development Analyst position to support the development of clinical assessment products across our portfolio. Clinical Assessments, the portfolio’s assessment division, is noted for our gold-standard assessment contributions in cognition, memory, neuropsychology, behavior, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, early childhood, personality/psychopathology, and achievement. 

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in research, clinical, or educational settings. This position will report to the Research and Development Manager, and can be remote, or based in our San Antonio, TX, or Bloomington, MN offices. 

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Research and Development Analyst works with a team of professionals – including Research Directors, Product Managers, and Digital Developers – and is responsible for supporting all phases of assessment development created for print and digital formats. The Research and Development Analyst has a range of responsibilities depending on the project. 

These can include: 

Supporting research and development efforts under the supervision of a Research Director.   

Contributing to the development, refinement, maintenance, and quality control of assessments. 

The abilities and mental flexibility to take on various tasks as needed to work as part of a team managing multiple products at various stages of development 

Demonstrated success working as an individual contributor and within a collaborative team setting 

Comfortable learning from mentors, incorporating constructive feedback, and contributing to a positive team culture 

Ability to work well independently and take the initiative to follow through with tasks and to problem solve when questions arise or clarification is needed 

Experience, skills, and/or demonstrated ability to utilize technology, mobile and web applications, and software and to upskill in areas such as artificial intelligence 

Ability to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, and draw conclusions that are clear, consistent, sound, and fair and communicate these ideas in constructive and actionable ways 

Ability to work well in a business environment, understanding how business requirements may differ from clinical, educational, or academic practice. This often requires balancing clinical and research interests with business requirements within the constraints of project scope, time, and cost 

Ability to work with project teams (publishing, psychometrics, project management, software development) to ensure that all components and deliverables, both in print and digital mediums, are prepared in a timely manner to meet the publication schedule.  

Ability to work on department or company work groups to enhance internal processes and procedures or other initiatives. 

Ongoing commitment to principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; open-mindedness; thoughtful consideration of differences; and a willingness to listen, learn, and improve 

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor’s degree in a clinical or educational field from a nationally recognized institution of higher education 

Master’s degree preferred 

Research experience or training in research implementation. 

Familiarity with assessment practices. 

Required Skills 

Excellent planning and organizational skills 

Strong communication skills (oral, written, and business) and ability to communicate moderately complex information to different stakeholders in a way that can be easily understood. 

The abilities and mental flexibility to take on various tasks as needed to work as part of a team managing multiple products at various stages of development. 

Teamwork mentality: ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary project team  

Self-starter, able to work independently and take the initiative to follow through with tasks  

Enthusiasm for continually learning more about the test development and publishing process. 

Comfortable with technology, with experience, skills, and/or demonstrated ability to utilize technology, mobile and web applications, and software. 

Training in basic research methods and statistics, and/or interest in developing this knowledge. 

Understands the requirements of working in a business environment and how this may differ from clinical, educational, or academic practice.   

Preferred Skills 

Experience in speech, language, and/or communication assessment 

Bilingual in Spanish & English both spoken and written 

Subject matter experience in a clinical or educational setting with experience in speech and language preferred 

Critical Thinking: Able to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, and draw conclusions that are clear, consistent, sound, and fair and communicate these ideas in constructive and actionable ways. 

Editorial experience 

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows: 

The minimum full-time salary range is between $55,000 - $64,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

Applications will be accepted through Friday, Jan 23rd, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.