Clinical Scientist/Neuropsychological Rater

Irvine Clinical Research
Irvine, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior professionals in clinical psychology or neuroscience who can apply psychometric expertise in a collaborative, in-person research environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in cognitive assessments and Alzheimer’s-related research
    — “Experience with cognitive assessments and/or experience working with older adults with memory concerns”
  • Professionals who can translate complex clinical data into clear communication with multidisciplinary teams
    — “Communicate with investigators, coordinators, and study teams about participants”
  • Individuals comfortable with in-person work and long-term commitment to a single location
    — “This is a full-time employment position based in-person at one of our clinics.”

Things to consider

  • The role demands strong clinical judgment and familiarity with rating scales for neurological and psychiatric conditions
    — “Assess potential and returning study participants using clinical judgement as well as psychological, neurological, and psychiatric clinical rating scales”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Alzheimer’s and psychiatric conditions in your resume and interview responses
    — “Study participants are generally adults with concerns about memory (e.g. MCI and Early-Mild AD), although our site also conducts research on drugs to treat depression and other illnesses.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to conduct clinical interviews and manage participant communication effectively
    — “Conduct clinical interviews to collect psychological/medical information and to effectively screen potential participants”
  • Emphasize your background in psychometric rating and pharmaceutical trial settings
    — “Higher salary is negotiable with candidates who have experience with Psychometrician / Psychological Rater experience in pharmaceutical clinical trials.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurately screen potential participants
  • educate participants about clinical trials
Typical background
MA/MS/MSW/PhD/PsyD in psychology, neuroscience, or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Clinical AssessmentPsychological/neurological Rating ScalesClinical InterviewsInformed Consent ProcessCommunication With Study Teams

Preferred

Experience With Cognitive AssessmentsExperience With Older Adults

Stack & domain

Cognitive AssessmentsPsychological/medical Information CollectionInformed Consent ProcessScientific InitiativesStudy OperationsClinical JudgementCommunicationEducationTeamworkProblem SolvingNeurologyPsychiatryClinical Trials

About the role

Original posting from Irvine Clinical Research via Lever

Irvine Clinical Research, a research site specializing in late phase CNS clinical trials, is seeking applicants for a Clinical Scientist in our enrollment core. The clinical scientist will work on prescreening and screening potential candidates for outpatient Phase II/III clinical trials in Neurology and Psychiatry. Study participants are generally adults with concerns about memory (e.g. MCI and Early-Mild AD), although our site also conducts research on drugs to treat depression and other illnesses.

Job Duties:

  • Assess potential and returning study participants using clinical judgement as well as psychological, neurological, and psychiatric clinical rating scales
  • Conduct clinical interviews to collect psychological/medical information and to effectively screen potential participants for appropriate research opportunities at our centers
  • Educate participants about the potential benefits and risks of our clinical trials through the informed consent process and outreach events
  • Communicate with investigators, coordinators, and study teams about participants
  • Assist with scientific initiatives, study operations, and participant enrollment as needed

Job Requirements:

  • MA/MS/MSW/PhD/PsyD in psychology, neuroscience, or related field
  • Experience with cognitive assessments and/or experience working with older adults with memory concerns, Mild Cognitive Impairment, or Early/Mild/Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease
  • A command of professional spoken and written English

Compensation:

The starting salary for this position is approximately $85,000 per year. Higher salary is negotiable with candidates who have experience with Psychometrician / Psychological Rater experience in pharmaceutical clinical trials.

This is a full-time employment position based in-person at one of our clinics.

The company pays for 100% of health/dental/vision individual insurance costs for eligible full-time employees. Vacation (PTO) is earned at a rate of 3 weeks per year.

Source: Irvine Clinical Research careers (Lever)

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