Psychometric Rater

Psychometric Rater - Permanent - St. Louis, MO

Are you passionate about mental health research and skilled in administering clinical assessments that help shape the future of psychiatric and neurological treatments?

We are seeking a Psychometric Rater to support clinical trials by conducting structured interviews and administering standardized rating scales to study participants. This individual will play a key role in evaluating psychiatric and neurological conditions and ensuring assessments are completed in accordance with clinical trial protocols and regulatory standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate is someone with experience in clinical research, psychology, neuroscience, or behavioral health who has hands-on experience administering psychometric rating scales.

Skills & Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Clinical Research, Behavioral Health, or a related field
• 1+ years of experience administering psychometric rating scales in a clinical or research setting
• Experience working in clinical trials or at a research site preferred
• Previous experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is a plus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Highly Preferred Rating Scale Experience

Candidates with experience or certification administering the following assessments are strongly encouraged to apply:

• SCID-5-CT
• MINI
• MADRS
• HAM-A / HAM-D
• PANSS
• C-SSRS
• YMRS
• MMSE
• MOCA
• ADAS-Cog
• CGI
• HDRS-17
• RBANS
• CDR
• LSAS

Key Skills

• Strong interviewing and assessment skills
• Experience working with psychiatric or neurological patient populations
• Knowledge of GCP, FDA regulations, and clinical trial procedures
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple studies and priorities in a fast-paced research environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with patients, caregivers, and study teams

The Psychometric Rater's responsibilities will be:

• Conduct clinical interviews and prescreening assessments to evaluate participant eligibility for clinical trials
• Administer standardized psychometric rating scales to participants with psychiatric and neurological conditions such as Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, PTSD, ADHD, Alzheimer's Disease, Anxiety Disorders, and Substance Use Disorders
• Score and interpret assessments to determine protocol eligibility and study compliance
• Maintain high consistency and quality in ratings across studies
• Collaborate with clinical research teams, sponsors, and study monitors to address assessment-related questions
• Ensure participant safety, including identifying and responding to any risk of harm during evaluations
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with GCP, FDA regulations, and ALCOA-C standards
• Complete sponsor training and maintain rater certifications required for clinical studies

• Travel to other research sites as needed to conduct assessments

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Jackie Cerchio at j.cerchio@proclinical.com.

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