Psychometrist

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - San Francisco is seeking a full-time Psychometrist to support its Clinical Trials Team. This position involves administering, scoring, and reporting psychological assessments while working closely with participants, caregivers, and research physicians.

The ideal candidate will have a BA or BS in Psychology, strong communication skills, and at least one year of experience. Preferred qualifications include an MA in Psychology and bilingual skills. Join us in making a difference in cognitive research!

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience administering and scoring psychological tests.
• Experience working with the geriatric population.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Administer assessments to participants and patients.
• Prepare normative data for psychometric instruments.
• Assist in translation of documents for participants.
• Participate in community outreach events.

Skills

Proficiency in administering psychological assessments

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

BA or BS in Psychology or a related field

MA in Psychology or related field (preferred)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Psychometrist is a highly trained professional who supports the Clinical Trials Team at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center by administering, scoring, and reporting psychological assessments. The Memory and Aging Center Clinical Trials Team requires a dedicated, full‑time, highly trained psychometrist who can perform standardized testing, assist the site to qualify for its many ongoing research studies, provide longitudinal continuity, and ensure valid test results for numerous clinical trials and observational studies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer assessments to healthy participants and adult patients with cognitive and/or neurological problems; interview patients and caregivers, administer selected neuropsychological tests according to standardized instructions in published test manuals, score neuropsychological tests manually or by computer, record and report test results, and report results that warrant prompt action to the research physicians.
• Work with study sponsors and rating vendors to qualify as a cognitive rater on various research studies and respond to queries in a timely manner.
• Prepare normative data for psychometric instruments.
• Assist in translation of documents for monolingual participants and families when bilingual.
• Organize meetings, attend meetings, prepare meeting and recruitment materials, and participate in occasional community outreach events.
• Assist in research activities, following all regulatory requirements as appropriate.
• Assist in special research projects as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated proficiency in the administration, scoring, and reporting of psychological assessments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse and sometimes challenging patient populations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in high‑pressure, fast‑paced environments.
• BA or BS in Psychology or a closely related field and a minimum of one year of experience administering and scoring psychological tests.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• Experience working with the geriatric population.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MA in Psychology or a related field.
• Licensure as a psychometrist or demonstrated experience in psychometrics.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Experience administering neuropsychological assessments, dementia rating scales in geriatric populations, and research‑related rating scales.