Clinical Trial Psychometric Rater- Casual

The Clinical Trial Psychometric Rater is responsible for administering and interpreting quantitative tests for the measurement of psychological variables related to diseases and disorders, examples of which include, but are not limited to, Alzheimer's disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Frontotemporal Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia and others. This position is responsible for managing the psychometric ratings aspect of clinical trial performance at the site level in order to ensure that the data collection is in congruence with the specific scale administration guidelines. The Clinical Trial Psychometric Rater follows study-specific protocol guidelines and communicates and interacts with Investigators, clinic staff, sponsoring agencies, and others to effectively perform required testing and related research activities. All duties carried out by the Psychometric Rater are done so in accordance with company policies and SOPs, as well as Good Clinical Practice and 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.

Major Responsibilities

Test Administration and Scoring

• Administer psychometric ratings for clinical trials conducted by a supervising Principal Investigator in accordance to FDA, GCP, and protocol guidelines.
• Interview subject and administer and evaluate quantitative and psychiatric ratings scale results as appropriate to determine protocol eligibility under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Actively work to maintain consistency in the performance of ratings for individual subjects as well as for clinical trials.
• Identify potential problems or inconsistencies and take action as appropriate.
• Arrive on time to perform scheduled ratings
• Ensure subject safety by appropriately responding to any potential for harm to self or others identified through the course of interviews and evaluations performed.
• Perform review of ratings across studies and subjects to ensure efficacy and consistency and to prevent rater drift.

Articulate ratings issues to CRO and/or Sponsor, Site Administrator, Director, Principal or Sub-Investigator and other members of the study team.

• Documentation
• Maintain timely source documentation as well as sponsor required information.
• Enter information accurately on paper forms or via electronic data capture in a timely manner as required by study sponsor.

Complete all monitor and sponsor queries in a timely manner.

• Skill Development
• Complete study specific sponsor required training in a timely manner.

Education/Experience

BA/BS in psychology or social work OR BSN or RN; At least 1 year of experience in psychometry or a related role (e.g., OT or SLP therapy role), or 1 year as a rater in Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials. At least 1 year of experience working with patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Detail oriented

Strong critical thinking skills

Strong ability to multi-task

Strong computer skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and oral)

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Ability to support and demonstrate the mission and goals of the company

Proficiency in administering basic cognitive rating scales (more than 25 administrations) of MMSE, MoCA or similar scales in the past year)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints. This position interacts with patients with dementia.

Ratings would be conducted at the Advocate Adult Down Syndrome Center and the Advocate Memory Center.