Clinical Scientist / Neuropsychological Rater (Mandarin Bilingual) - San Gabriel Valley

Irvine Clinical Research • Arcadia, CA

1d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

SGV Clinical is seeking an analytical, bilingual candidate to conduct focused prescreening interviews and evaluations in both Mandarin and English. In this role, you will efficiently identify clear protocol exclusions while actively advocating for nuanced or borderline candidates who satisfy protocol criteria. The ideal candidate constructs compelling, evidence-based cases for participant inclusion rather than relying solely on textbook presentations, while effectively communicating the value of trial participation to potential participants and their families. This role plays a central role in expanding clinical trial access to our Mandarin-speaking community. You will identify, engage, and screen potential participants for outpatient Phase II/III clinical trials in Neurology and Psychiatry. While cognitive scale administration is an important component of this team, a primary operational focus for this opportunity is in prescreening, screening, and enrollment.

Requirements

• Native or full professional fluency in spoken and written Mandarin and English. Ability to conduct clinical interviews, obtain informed consent, and administer cognitive scales in both languages seamlessly.
• PhD, PsyD, MA, MS, or MSW in psychology, neuroscience, clinical social work, or a related scientific/healthcare field.
• Prior experience conducting cognitive assessments and/or working clinically with older adults, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), or Alzheimer’s Disease.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex medical histories, evaluate diagnostic data objectively, and build evidence-backed arguments for protocol eligibility.
• Sound clinical judgment to efficiently identify protocol parameters and rule out obvious medical or cognitive exclusions.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate the value and scientific impact of clinical trials across diverse cultural backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prior psychometrician or clinical rater experience in pharmaceutical clinical trials (specifically in Alzheimer’s Disease, MCI, or Major Depressive Disorder) is preferred and qualifies for higher starting compensation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct focused clinical interviews and medical history reviews in Mandarin and English to screen potential participants, efficiently identifying clear protocol exclusions while isolating viable candidates.
• Educate potential participants, study partners, and families in their preferred language (Mandarin or English) on trial requirements, protocol safety, and scientific impact, addressing cultural nuances and hesitation with clarity and professionalism to support site enrollment.
• Synthesize diagnostic data and clinical history to build objective, evidence-based cases for protocol eligibility, advocating for complex or nuanced candidates who qualify under protocol criteria.
• Administer and score standardized neurological, psychological, and psychiatric rating scales in Mandarin and English (e.g., CDR, ADAS-Cog, MMSE, MoCA, MADRS), maintaining rigorous testing standards and scoring consistency across subjective assessments.
• Present clinical evaluation findings and eligibility rationale clearly to Principal Investigators, Sub-Investigators, Clinical Research Coordinators, and sponsor monitoring teams.
• Assist with site enrollment initiatives, community outreach within the local Mandarin-speaking population, protocol workflows, source documentation, and trial operations as needed.

Benefits

• The company pays 100% of individual health (Gold HMO), dental, and vision insurance premiums for eligible full-time employees. Coverage takes effect on the 1st of the month following 30 days of service.
• Vacation (PTO) is accrued at a rate of 3 weeks (15 days) per year.
• Paid Sick Leave is provided separately from PTO in accordance with California law.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match (100% match on the first 3% contributed, plus 50% match on the next 2%). Eligible to enroll after 3 months of service, with 100% immediate vesting from day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level