Apprentice, Scoring Service

Pearson; India; Hybrid; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson in Bengaluru, India, invites applications for a Research and Psychometric Services Apprentice in a hybrid role. This apprenticeship supports the adaptation, validation, and standardisation of Pearson's assessments, offering exposure to test development processes and data handling.

You will score data, perform quality checks, liaise with editors, vendors and printers, and collaborate with the Clinical Assessment Division on upcoming R&D projects, while gaining hands-on experience in

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support data scoring and quality-checking initiatives.
• Liaise with editors, vendors, and printers to support assessment development activities.
• Collaborate with other functions within the Clinical Assessment Division, as required.
• Assist with research and development (R&D) projects and activities.
• Provide administrative and project support for test development initiatives.
• Undertake any other duties related to research, psychometrics, and assessment development as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Multilingual

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Task prioritisation

Education

Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Job Title: Research and Psychometric Services Assistant

Position: Apprentice

Location: Bengaluru, India (Hybrid)

Job Purpose

To support test development and research activities related to the adaptation, validation, and standardisation of Pearson's assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support data scoring and quality-checking initiatives.
• Liaise with editors, vendors, and printers to support assessment development activities.
• Collaborate with other functions within the Clinical Assessment Division, as required.
• Assist with research and development (R&D) projects and activities.
• Provide administrative and project support for test development initiatives.
• Undertake any other duties related to research, psychometrics, and assessment development as assigned.

Skills Required

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to read, write, and speak at least one of the following languages: Kannada / Hindi / Tamil / Marathi / Bengali
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities across projects.
• Ability to work effectively to agreed timelines and project goals.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• No prior work experience is required.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must not have previously contributed to or drawn benefits under the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) scheme.
• Age: 18 to 35 years.
• Experience: 0 to 2 years.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

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Job: Evaluation

Job Family: LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DELIVERY

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 25242

Req Type: Student

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