Clinical Scientist/Neuropsychological Rater

Clinical Scientist

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

$85,000 - $85,000 a year 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.