Psychometric Rater

Pinnacle Clinical Research•Edinburg, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

PCR seeks a Psychometric Rater in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) trials who specializes in the objective measurement of cognitive and behavioral functioning. A psychometric rater will focus heavily on standardized, structured, and quantitative testing batteries. Psychometric raters will be responsible for managing the psychometric aspects of clinical trials, following study-specific protocol requirements and communicating with clinical staff, study sponsor and participants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in social work, psychology or related health field.
Experience working with a geriatric population
Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team as well as independently
Proficient in administering cognitive assessments
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Organizational skills
Ability to pay attention to detail
People skills including possessing a positive, friendly, and professional demeanor
Ability to be flexible with changing priorities
Ability to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner
Excellent ability to report and present skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong mathematical knowledge
Excellent computer skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Foxfire, and web-based enterprise solutions software.

Nice To Haves

Masters in relevant areas preferred.
Combination of education and significant experience may be considered
Research experience preferred
Proficiency in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Works with affiliates or collaborating research sites
Administer assessments for the Free Memory Screen Clinic
Administer cognitive tests and rating scales
Responsible for the maintenance of the scales such as addressing queries, completing training, etc.
Serve as a rater on clinical trials for neurodegenerative diseases, especially Alzheimer’s disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Parkinson’s disease
Aid in management of recruitment databases, conduct recruitment and outreach initiatives for the various clinical trials
Participate in meetings
Ensure assessments are conducted consistently and accurately across all participants
Ensure all data is accurately recorded into the study database
Maintain confidential and secure handling of all participant data
Regularly review data for completeness and accuracy and resolve any discrepancies
Adhere to all regulatory and ethical guidelines, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and institutional review board (IRB) requirements
Participate in quality assurance activities to ensure the integrity of data collection and reporting
Attend regular training sessions to stay current with best practices and protocol updates
Work closely with the Principal Investigator, clinical trial coordinators, and other team members to ensure seamless study operations
Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to the role