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Headlands Research · 4 months ago

Psychometric Rater

Plymouth, Massachusetts

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Headlands Research is a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery. They are seeking a Psychometric Rater to provide clinical neurologic assessments for adult patients participating in clinical research trials, administering and evaluating psychometric tests and scales as part of a clinical team.

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Responsibilities

Administer study-specific clinical scales and psychometric tests, specifically CDR (Clinical Dementia Rating), PACC-5 (Preclinical Alzheimer's Cognitive Composite 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, for clinical trials in accordance to study protocol guidelines, FDA, and GCP

This position is responsible for ensuring that the data collection is in congruence with the philosophy and mission of the company, as well as with the specific scale administration guidelines, study protocol guidelines, GCP, and federal and local laws

Actively work to maintain consistency in the performance of ratings over time for individual subjects to ensure efficacy and prevent rater drift

Articulate ratings issues to lead physician, study sponsors or CROs, and other necessary individuals

Maintain accurate, complete, and timely visit source documentation including any sponsor-required information

Respond promptly to questions and feedback regarding rating assessments

Ensure subject/patient safety by appropriately assessing and responding to any potential for harm to self or others and reporting it appropriately per company policy

Facilitate flow of professional and timely communication with subjects/patients, staff, referral sources, study sponsors or CROs, study monitors, auditors, and any central ratings group hired by the study sponsor

Complete all study queries in a timely manner

Provide appropriate community resource referrals to subjects, caretakers, and family, as appropriate

Qualification

Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR)Psychometric assessmentsDegree in NursingPsychologyExperience as PsychometristCustomer serviceCommunication skillsAttention to detailIntegrityReliability

Required

Master's Degree or higher in Nursing or Psychology (or related field) required

Will accept those with RN licenses with 2+ years of work experience administering and evaluating patients using CDR assessments in leau of Master's degree

Will accept those with Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field and 2+ years of experience administering and evaluating patients using CDR assessments in leau of Master's degree

Experience administering Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) scales to adults required

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