Lake Worth - Psychometric Rater

Overview:

At Headlands Research, we are dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within our communities. We’re an exceptional family of next-generation clinical trial sites, integrating cutting edge technology and high-quality support services, and significantly expanding participant engagement Founded in 2018, our company operates 18 clinical trial sites in the US and Canada with rapid plans for expansion.

The Role

All duties carried out by the Psychometric Rater are done so in accordance with company policies and SOPs, Good Clinical Practice, as well as all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Professionals in this role actively participate in outstanding customer service and accept responsibility for developing and maintaining mutually respectful relationships.

Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Conduct cognitive, diagnostic, and clinical assessments of study participants, as well as caregiver interviews for clinical trials under the direction of a supervising Principal Investigator in accordance to FDA, GCP, and protocol guidelines
• 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 CRO and/or Sponsor, Principal or Sub-Investigator and other members of the study team.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely visit source documentation as well as sponsor required information
• Respond promptly to questions and feedback regarding rating assessments
• Ensure subject 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, study staff, referral sources, Sponsor and/or CRO, Monitor(s), Auditors and any central ratings groups hired by the Sponsor.
• Complete all study queries in a timely manner
• Conduct telephone screens and pre-screens, as needed
• Administer protocol-specific scales and evaluate results to determine protocol eligibility under the supervision of the Principal Investigator
• Administering and scoring psychometric tests for clinical trial participants in accordance to the visit schedule outlined in the study protocol.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Provide appropriate community resource referrals to subjects, caretakers, and family, as appropriate.
• Assist with additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bilingual - English & Spanish
• Masters degree - Psychology OR RN with experience in neurology
• At least 1-year experience in clinical research or psychometry preferred
• Experience with cognitive assessments in adults and geriatric populations
• Must have the ability to demonstrate situational awareness and empathy while working with patients of diminished mental capacity within the guidelines of research protocols.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and oral)
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong computer skills
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with company policy, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Strong ability to multi-task
• Ability to support and demonstrate the mission and goals of the company
• Strong time management and organizational skills