Clinical Rater/Psychometric Assessor

CenExel•Gaithersburg, MD

21d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

About Us: Each of CenExel’s research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early phase trials, and all our sites have in-patient capability. We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success. Along with an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, CenExel Clinical Research also provides highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package to full time employees after 30 days of employment including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k. Job Summary: Responsible for performing various clinical and neurocognitive test evaluations and interview/ratings on study participants specific to the study protocol. To administer and score assessments confirming diagnosis, assessing cognitive, neuropsychological, behavioral, and functional status. Compensation : $65,000 - $85,000 per year depending on education, experience, and skillset Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Administers clinical rating scales on study participants to confirm diagnosis and determine current levels of psychopathology and function. Responsible for completing organizational queries regarding clinical scales and neuropsych ratings. Utilize interpersonal and clinical skills to assist in appropriate management of study participants across multiple therapeutic areas within neuroscience. Actively participates in acquiring on-going knowledge and instruction. Assists management in maintaining a positive, motivated work environment. Responsible for assisting PI to maintain integrity of data derived from clinical ratings scale and neurocognitive testing for all studies. Ensures data collection continuity during absences/sick leave/vacation of ratings staff including documentation of consensus between back-up and primary ratings. Conducts clinical research consensus rounds concerning accurate signal detection with clinical subject ratings Participates in assessment of prescreened and screening patients per PI discretion and as per protocol. Complete required study specific trainings in a timely manner. Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH (International Conference of Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), CenExel standard operating procedures, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies. Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.

Requirements

Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Master’s Degree and/or Ph.D/Psy.D in Psychology, foreign MD, or related field required.
Minimum 2 years clinical experience with the mental health population.
Skill in organization and problem solving.
Skill in maintaining records.
Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with study participants, families, staff and the public.
Ability to complete paperwork with precision and attention to detail.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to work independently as well as functioning as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Administers clinical rating scales on study participants to confirm diagnosis and determine current levels of psychopathology and function.
Responsible for completing organizational queries regarding clinical scales and neuropsych ratings.
Utilize interpersonal and clinical skills to assist in appropriate management of study participants across multiple therapeutic areas within neuroscience.
Actively participates in acquiring on-going knowledge and instruction.
Assists management in maintaining a positive, motivated work environment.
Responsible for assisting PI to maintain integrity of data derived from clinical ratings scale and neurocognitive testing for all studies.
Ensures data collection continuity during absences/sick leave/vacation of ratings staff including documentation of consensus between back-up and primary ratings.
Conducts clinical research consensus rounds concerning accurate signal detection with clinical subject ratings
Participates in assessment of prescreened and screening patients per PI discretion and as per protocol.
Complete required study specific trainings in a timely manner.
Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH (International Conference of Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), CenExel standard operating procedures, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies.
Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.