Psychometric Rater

The role

The Clinical Rater administers and evaluates study-specific quantitative and qualitative scales and psychometric tests. This role involves conducting in-person cognitive, diagnostic, and clinical assessments for clinical trials investigating pharmaceutical treatments for memory disorders.

What you will do

• Administer study-specific clinical scales and psychometric tests including CDR and PACC-5+
• Conduct in-person cognitive, diagnostic, and clinical assessments and caregiver interviews
• Ensure data collection follows study protocol, GCP, and federal and local laws
• Maintain consistency in ratings performance to prevent rater drift
• Articulate ratings issues to lead physician, study sponsors or CROs
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely visit source documentation
• Respond promptly to questions and feedback regarding rating assessments
• Ensure subject/patient safety and report potential harm per company policy
• Facilitate professional communication with subjects, staff, sponsors, and monitors
• Complete all study queries in a timely manner

Required qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in Nursing or Psychology or related field
• RN license with 2+ years of work experience administering and evaluating patients using CDR assessments in lieu of Master's degree
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field and 2+ years of experience administering and evaluating patients using CDR assessments in lieu of Master's degree
• Experience administering Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) scales to adults
• Commitment and ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• High level of integrity; trustworthy & reliable
• Experience in positions requiring a high amount of attention to details

Nice to have

• Previous experience serving as a Psychometrist, Psychometrician, or Clinical Rater on a clinical research trial

About the company

Headlands Research is a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites founded in 2018. The company operates 20+ sites across the US and Canada.