Psychometric Rater

headlandsresearch; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Artemis Institute for Clinical Research, a Headlands Research site in San Diego, seeks a Clinical Rater to administer and evaluate study-specific scales (CDR, PACC-5) for adults in memory disorder trials. Work with investigators, staff, sponsors, and CROs to ensure tests are performed per protocol and regulations.

Requires a Master’s or higher in Nursing or Psychology (or RN with 2+ years’ CDR experience) and proven experience with CDR scales.

Qualifications

• Master’s or higher in Nursing or Psychology is required.
• RN with 2+ years experience using CDR accepted in lieu of Master’s.
• Bachelor’s in Psychology or related field with 2+ years CDR experience accepted in lieu of Master’s.
• Experience administering Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) scales to adults is required.
• Previous experience as Psychometrist/Clinical Rater on a clinical trial is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer study-specific clinical scales and psychometric tests (CDR, PACC-5) and evaluate results for study eligibility.
• Perform in-person cognitive, diagnostic, and clinical assessments and caregiver interviews per protocol and regulations.
• Maintain accurate source documentation and respond to sponsor queries promptly.
• Ensure data collection aligns with company mission, protocol guidelines, and GCP.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Integrity

Customer service

Education

Master's degree or higher in Nursing or Psychology

RN license with 2+ years experience (CDR)

Bachelor's in Psychology or related field with 2+ years (CDR)

Job description

At Headlands Research, we are dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within our communities. As a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites, we leverage cutting-edge technology and exceptional support services to broaden outreach and participation. Founded in 2018, our rapidly growing company currently operates 20+ sites across the US and Canada, with plans for further expansion.

The Role

Artemis Institute for Clinical Research, a Headlands Research site located in San Diego, California, is seeking someone with experience providing clinical neurologic assessments to assess the adult patients participating in our clinical research trials. The Clinical Rater is responsible for administering and evaluating study-specific quantitative and qualitative scales and psychometric tests as part of a clinical team investigating pharmaceutical treatments for those with memory disorders. The Clinical Rater follows study-specific protocol guidelines and communicates and interacts with Investigators, clinic staff, sponsoring agencies, and others to effectively perform required testing and related research activities.

Position Type: Full-time

Travel Required: 0%

Location: San Diego, CA (no capability for remote work)

Schedule: As needed, Monday - Friday, regular business hours

Responsibilities:

• Administer study-specific clinical scales and psychometric tests, specifically CDR (Clinical Dementia Rating), PACC-5 (Preclinical Alzheimer's Cognitive Composite 5)+, and evaluate results to determine study eligibility under the supervision of the lead physician.
• Conduct in-person cognitive, diagnostic, and clinical assessments of study participants, as well as caregiver interviews, for clinical trials in accordance to study protocol guidelines, FDA, and GCP.
• This position is responsible for ensuring that the data collection is in congruence with the philosophy and mission of the company, as well as with the specific scale administration guidelines, study protocol guidelines, GCP, and federal and local laws.
• Actively work to maintain consistency in the performance of ratings over time for individual subjects to ensure efficacy and prevent rater drift.
• Articulate ratings issues to lead physician, study sponsors or CROs, and other necessary individuals.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely visit source documentation including any sponsor-required information.
• Respond promptly to questions and feedback regarding rating assessments.
• Ensure subject/patient safety by appropriately assessing and responding to any potential for harm to self or others and reporting it appropriately per company policy.
• Facilitate flow of professional and timely communication with subjects/patients, staff, referral sources, study sponsors or CROs, study monitors, auditors, and any central ratings group hired by the study sponsor.
• Complete all study queries in a timely manner.
• Provide appropriate community resource referrals to subjects, caretakers, and family, as appropriate.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree or higher in Nursing or Psychology (or related field) required
• Will accept those with RN licenses with 2+ years of work experience administering and evaluating patients using CDR assessments in leau of Master's degree
• Will accept those with Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field and 2+ years of experience administering and evaluating patients using CDR assessments in leau of Master's degree
• Experience administering Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) scales to adults required
• Previous experience serving as a Psychometrist, Psychometrician, or Clinical Rater on a clinical research trial highly preferred
• Commitment and ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• High level of integrity; trustworthy & reliable
• Experience in positions requiring a high amount of attention to details

Headlands Research will never ask a candidate for personal identifiable information (date of birth, social security number, driver's license information, etc) via email or messenger tools, or for a financial deposit of any kind.

Headlands Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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