Psychometric Rater

Headlands Research•San Diego, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Artemis Institute for Clinical Research, a Headlands Research site in San Diego, California, is seeking a Clinical Rater to conduct neurologic assessments of adults participating in clinical research trials. The role administers and evaluates study-specific quantitative and qualitative scales and psychometric tests as part of a clinical team investigating pharmaceutical treatments for memory disorders. The Clinical Rater follows study protocols and works with investigators, clinic staff, sponsors, and other research partners to perform testing and related research activities. This is a full-time, in-person position with a schedule as needed during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Travel is not required, and remote work is not available.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in Nursing, Psychology, or a related field; alternatively, an RN license with at least 2 years of experience administering and evaluating patients using CDR assessments, or a bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field with at least 2 years of such experience.
Experience administering Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) scales to adults.
Commitment and ability to deliver excellent customer service.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High integrity, trustworthiness, and reliability.
Experience in roles requiring a high degree of attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Psychometrist, Psychometrician, or Clinical Rater on a clinical research trial is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer study-specific clinical scales and psychometric tests, including CDR and PACC-5+, and evaluate results to determine study eligibility under the supervision of the lead physician.
Conduct in-person cognitive, diagnostic, and clinical assessments of study participants, as well as caregiver interviews, in accordance with study protocols, FDA requirements, and GCP.
Ensure data collection complies with company principles, scale administration guidelines, study protocols, GCP, and federal and local laws.
Maintain consistency in ratings over time for individual subjects to support efficacy and prevent rater drift.
Communicate rating issues to the lead physician, study sponsors or CROs, and other relevant individuals.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely visit source documentation, including sponsor-required information.
Respond promptly to questions and feedback about rating assessments.
Promote participant safety by assessing and responding appropriately to potential harm to self or others, and reporting concerns according to company policy.
Facilitate professional, timely communication with participants, staff, referral sources, sponsors or CROs, study monitors, auditors, and sponsor-hired central ratings groups.
Complete study queries in a timely manner.
Provide appropriate community resource referrals to participants, caregivers, and family members.