Clinical Scientist / Rater Trainer

Cognitive Research Corporation

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Scientist/Rater Trainer supports the Assessments Department in delivery of Assessments contracted services on assigned projects. The Clinical Scientist/Rater Trainer will be utilized to develop/contribute to rater training material and provide protocol, scale and disease-specific training. Ensure that investigators and site personnel administer clinical outcome assessments consistently across sites.

Requirements

Master's Degree or Doctoral Level Degree in Psychology, Pharmacology, Neuropsychology or other life science degree equivalent in a related field of study, or equivalent education, training and experience.
Deep understanding of and expertise in psychological assessments.
Demonstrated experience supporting research and evaluation projects in a contract research organization (CRO) or research-related organization.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with statistics (SPSS preferred; graduate level coursework).
Demonstrated knowledge of research and evaluation project design and methods.
Strong computer skills including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and project management software (i.e., Monday.com; advanced proficiency with Excel (e.g., creating and managing formulas; use of macros, pivot tables, and v-lookup; etc.).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels of management and employees.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Able to function independently in a fast-paced team environment.
Excellent attention to detail, including problem solving and decision-making skills.
Able to work accurately to identify, analyze, prevent, and solve issues.
Able to collaborate closely and keep a running line of communication with other team members.
Able to confidently and accurately present rater training materials via live vitual trainings.
Unquestioned integrity and ethics.

Responsibilities

Administer CNS rating scales across indications such as: Alzheimer's, major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Schizophrenia.
Contribute to the development of rater training materials including powerpoint presentations, competency exams, reference guides and instructional videos.
Contribute to draft protocol review, scale selection, and may contribute to protocol design and development, offering clinical expertise.
Conduct rater training on protocol specific scales, as appropriate.
Conduct rater certification on protocol specific scales, as appropriate.
Conduct rater surveillance on protocol specific scales, as appropriate.
Evaluate rater performance and scoring accuracy.
Prepare protocol supportive documents.
Provide professional, collaborative, and scientific feedback to investigators.
Present project related or other training to site staff or cross-functional teams.
Provide scientific and clinical expertise to sponsors, study teams, and CRC.
Utilize software/websites (e.g., Monday.com Google Forms, Dropbox.com, video management websites).
Other duties as assigned.