Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
At wonderlic, we combine our science-based assessment background with the best talent to innovate the way modern pre-employment screening is used by the recruiting industryOur mission is to expertly combine i/o psychology, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to ensure applicants are able to find their best jobsWonderlic provides the most trusted, scientifically validated assessments for sophisticated hr teams looking to identify top applicants and accurately predict on-the-job performance potential.
As a people-first company, we’re constantly on the lookout for the best and brightest minds to propel wonderlic forwardDo you strive for excellence? are you driven by the desire to make positive changes in the world you live in? are you passionate about your craft? join wonderlic in shaping the future of our organizationWe’d be happy to have you.
Job title:
Psychometrician
Overview:
Wonderlic is seeking a psychometrician to work as part of our research and development departmentPsychometricians contribute substantially to all aspects of the assessment development cycle from initial design through implementation to continuous maintenance and improvementThey will contribute to projects pertaining to model calibration, maintenance and improvement of item pools, improvement of our computer adaptive testing engine, technical documentation, and research into new methods of assessment in employee development and selection contextsThey will work closely with our consulting, product, machine learning, and software development teams in order to perform a wide range of tasksIndividuals in this role are expected to work independently, take the initiative to learn what they need to in order to perform their tasks, and contribute informed, well thought-out opinions to the team.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
Contributing to all aspects of new assessment development including research, design, data collection, and implementation of scoring
Conducting research on and specification of test scoring methods that utilize item response theory for use in our assessments
Performing maintenance, improvement, and continuing study on existing assessments including item analysis, bias analysis, and test equivalence
Designing and performing research studies, the results of which will be included in internal resources and client-facing white papers
Contributing meaningfully to the body of scientific research on matters pertaining to assessment and/or our core construct offering via conference submissions and academic publications
Performing a wide range of ad hoc analysis tasks involving data collection, obtaining data from databases, statistical analysis, and report writeup
Conducting literature reviews on a wide variety of topics and maintaining a library of resources
Assisting with the development and refinement of core assessment practices pertaining to matters like item pool maintenance, content localization, and parameter drift analysis
Acting as an escalation resource for clients with questions or concerns about technical aspects of our assessments
Advising internal teams on matters relating to best practice and science
Performing other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Educational requirements
Ph.dIn industrial/organizational psychology
3 years applied experience creating modern assessments for business use
Required knowledge & skills
High level knowledge and skills regarding psychometric analysis, with a focus on item response theory
Experience applying irt methods to assessments, whether in a research or applied setting
High level skills in r statistical software (additional applied experience with python preferred)
Knowledge of i/o psychology principles and issues
Knowledge and skill in assessment design and development
Knowledge and skill regarding research design
Demonstrated skill in managing research and development projects
Written and oral communication skills
Self-management and organizational skills
Very strong problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Location:
The research and development team is fully remote and this position is as well
If desired, space in our vernon hills, il office will be provided
If the remote option is utilized, travel to our vernon hills, il office on a quarterly basis may be required
Supervisory environment:
Reports to manager of r&d
Works largely independently on large, often ambiguous, projects that require a high degree of decision quality and have substantial short- and long-term business implications
Other requirements:
Must be authorized to work in the united states and not require a visa sponsorship now or in the future
What we offer:
Competitive compensation and benefits
Pto starting at 21 days plus 2 floating holidays
Paid company shutdown from 12/26 to 12/31
Medical, dental, and vision group insurance
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Paid parental and primary caregiver leave after 1 year of employment
Remote work options and flexible work arrangements
Affirmative action plan/equal employer opportunity (aap/eeo) statement:
Wonderlic is proud to be an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employerHere, diversity is valued and celebrated, and is what makes us such a successful teamWonderlic does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military/veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.
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