Staff Behavioral Scientist
Core
Establish scientific foundations and validate psychometric instruments for a new behavioral science product at the intersection of workplace psychology and technology.
Role type
Staff Behavioral Scientist (IC)
Builds
Validated psychometric assessments, measurement scales, and scoring models for organizational behavior
Domain
Industrial-Organizational Psychology / Psychometrics / HR Technology
Required skills
Psychometric development, Item Response Theory (IRT), Classical Test Theory (CTT), validation design, norm development, applied research in organizational settings, evidence-based measurement, translating scientific findings to product features, AI tool integration
Preferred skills
Early-stage startup experience, builder-oriented mindset, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
AI tools
Responsibilities
Design and validate new psychometric instruments and scoring models; Conduct applied research with pilot customers for criterion and construct validation; Translate peer-reviewed research into practical product features and go-to-market messaging; Own scientific defensibility of product claims and develop supporting documentation; Collaborate with product and engineering teams to shape research priorities and product roadmap
