Position: 2025 Summer Internship, Psychometrician
About Us
InterSystems Certification Program develops and delivers IT certification exams that help professionals validate their expertise in today’s dynamic technology landscape. With a commitment to psychometric rigor and innovation, we ensure that our exams meet the highest standards of fairness, reliability, and validity.
By joining our team, you will work alongside experienced exam developers and a psychometrician to conduct research and psychometric analyses on operational testing products designed for certifications. The internship project focuses specifically on standard setting and will provide mentorship and hands-on experience in the field of psychometrics.
Qualifications
We welcome candidates with diverse academic and professional backgrounds who bring a fresh perspective to our team.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Psychometrics, Industrial Psychology, Educational Measurement, or other related fields.
- Familiarity with CTT (Classical Test Theory), and an interest in learning more about standard-setting approaches.
- Working knowledge of R and Excel or similar tools.
- Ability to compose research proposals under supervision.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.
What We Offer
- An opportunity to build your skills in psychometrics and work alongside industry professionals.
- Mentorship and guidance to help you grow and explore career opportunities in certification exam development.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace where your ideas and contributions are valued.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At InterSystems, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from historically underrepresented groups, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. InterSystems is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
About InterSystems
InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.
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What We Do
InterSystems builds the software that makes complex systems work—reliably, securely, and at scale. For more than 45 years, we’ve been the information engine behind some of the world’s most mission-critical applications in healthcare, government, and business.
Our data management, integration, and analytics technologies help organizations connect disparate systems, turn data into insight, and deliver better outcomes. From enabling interoperable healthcare and advancing clinical care, to powering national infrastructure and large-scale enterprise systems, our technology is used every day by millions of people in more than 80 countries.
What sets InterSystems apart is not just what we build, but how we build it. We focus on long-term innovation, deep engineering excellence, and solving hard problems that truly matter. Our teams work closely with customers to tackle real-world challenges—often behind the scenes, but always at the heart of what keeps essential systems running.
If you’re motivated by meaningful work, technical depth, and the opportunity to have a global impact, you’ll find it here.
Why Work With Us
Because we are a profitable, privately-held software company, we place our clients first in everything we do. You’ll work on meaningful, complex problems alongside deeply curious experts in a culture that values learning, ownership, and long-term growth—without the pressure of quarterly Wall Street demands.
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For the first 3 or 6 months (experience and role dependent), we ask our employees to work in the office 5 days a week. After that time, our employees receive 24 work from home Fridays to use at their discretion throughout the year.
