Research Psychologist

Investigo; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Investigo is seeking a Psychometric Rater to join our Houston research team for a full-time, onsite role supporting clinical trials. You will administer and score psychiatric scales, conduct structured assessments, and ensure data quality per protocols.

Minimum 1 year hands-on rater experience is required. A Bachelor's, RN, or Master's is required, with a Master's in Psychology or related field strongly preferred. Onsite in Houston five days a week.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hands-on clinical/psychometric rater experience.
• Bachelor's degree, RN, or Master's degree required.
• Master's in Psychology or related field strongly preferred; PhD/PsyD preferred.
• Experience administering and scoring psychiatric or clinical rating scales.
• Clinical research or clinical trial experience.
• Strong understanding of research protocols and GCP.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Comfortable interacting directly with clinical trial participants.
• Must be comfortable onsite in Houston five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Administer and score psychiatric and clinical rating scales for trial participants.
• Conduct structured participant interviews and clinical assessments.
• Review study protocols and rating requirements before study initiation.
• Coordinate with Principal Investigators and Site Directors on assessment needs.
• Participate in rater training and maintain proficiency with study tools.
• Coordinate with study teams and sponsors regarding rating requirements.
• Collect demographic, medical, psychiatric, and medication history during prescreening.
• Assist with determining participant eligibility for clinical trials.
• Obtain and document informed consent during prescreening.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential study documentation.
• Support participant recruitment activities as needed.
• Follow GCP, FDA requirements, study protocols, and SOPs.

Skills

Hands-on rater experience

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Written & verbal communication

Independent yet collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree, RN, or Master's

Master's in Psychology or related field preferred

PhD/PsyD preferred

Job description

Houston, TX | Onsite 5 Days/Week | Full-Time

We are conducting a confidential search for an established clinical research organization seeking an experienced Psychometric Rater to join its Houston research team.

This is an opportunity for a clinical research professional who has hands-on experience administering and scoring psychiatric or clinical rating scales and wants to play a direct role in the execution of sponsored clinical trials.

The position works closely with Principal Investigators, Site Directors, clinicians, research staff, and study sponsors to ensure clinical assessments are performed accurately, consistently, and in accordance with study protocols.

What You'll Be Doing

• Administer and score psychiatric and clinical rating scales for clinical trial participants
• Conduct structured participant interviews and clinical assessments
• Review study protocols and become familiar with all rating requirements before study initiation
• Work with Principal Investigators and Site Directors to clarify assessment and protocol requirements
• Participate in rater training and maintain proficiency with study-specific assessment tools
• Coordinate with study teams and sponsors regarding rating requirements
• Collect demographic, medical, psychiatric, and medication history during participant prescreening
• Assist with determining participant eligibility for clinical trials
• Obtain and document informed consent during prescreening
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential study documentation
• Support participant recruitment activities as needed
• Follow Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA requirements, study protocols, and internal SOPs

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year of hands-on clinical/psychometric rater experience
• Bachelor's degree, RN, or Master's degree required
• Master's degree in Psychology or a related field strongly preferred
• PhD/PsyD preferred
• Experience administering and scoring psychiatric or clinical rating scales
• Clinical research or clinical trial experience
• Strong understanding of research protocols and GCP
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Comfortable interacting directly with clinical trial participants
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary research team
• Must be comfortable working onsite in Houston five days per week

Particularly Relevant Experience

Experience with psychiatric/CNS populations and rating scales such as PANSS, MADRS, HAM-D, HAM-A, YMRS, C-SSRS, BPRS, CGI, PHQ-9, or GAD-7 would be highly relevant.

Experience with clinical trials involving schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, addiction/substance use, neuroscience, psychiatry, or neurology is especially valuable.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is more than a traditional clinical research coordination position. The rating function is central to the role, giving you the opportunity to directly contribute to the quality and consistency of clinical assessment data used in sponsored trials.

You’ll work alongside experienced investigators and research professionals within a growing clinical research environment and gain exposure to a broad range of Phase I-IV studies.

• $85,000 annual base salary
• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off