Clinical Trial Psychometric Rater & Study Coordinator

Clinical Trial Psychometric Rater & Study Coordinator

Kawartha Centre – Redefining Healthy Aging
Peterborough, Ontario

Kawartha Centre is a multidisciplinary memory clinic and clinical research site dedicated to improving the lives of older adults through exceptional clinical care and participation in cutting-edge research. We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and compassionate professional to join our team as a Clinical Trial Psychometric Rater & Study Coordinator.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of clinical care and research, supporting individuals with cognitive impairment and dementia while contributing to innovative Alzheimer's disease and aging-related clinical trials.

Position Details

• Position: Clinical Trial Psychometric Rater & Study Coordinator
• Status: Part-Time
• Schedule: 3 days per week
• Initial Hours: Approximately 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Salary Range: $32–$38 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Location: Peterborough, Ontario
• Growth Opportunity: As Kawartha Centre's clinical research program and memory clinic continue to expand, there may be opportunities for increased hours, additional responsibilities, and professional growth.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will perform cognitive and functional assessments for clinical research studies, assist with study coordination activities, support participant recruitment efforts, and provide backup assistance for memory clinic intakes and follow-up assessments when required.

The ideal candidate is comfortable interacting with older adults and their families, has strong communication and organizational skills, and can balance multiple responsibilities in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Psychometric Rating

• Administer standardized cognitive, functional, and behavioral assessments for clinical trials.
• Conduct study visits according to sponsor protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Score assessments accurately and maintain high-quality study documentation.
• Participate in study-specific rater training and certification programs.
• Work collaboratively with investigators, sponsors, and research staff.
• Establish and maintain rapport with study participants and care partners.

Study Coordination

• Assist with participant scheduling and visit coordination.
• Maintain source documents, study files, and regulatory documentation.
• Support participant screening, enrollment, and retention activities.
• Coordinate with sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), and study vendors.
• Assist with data collection, query resolution, and study-related communications.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, ICH-GCP, Health Canada requirements, and site procedures.

Recruitment & Community Engagement

• Support participant recruitment initiatives for clinical trials and research registries.
• Develop and maintain social media content to increase community awareness and study recruitment.
• Assist with educational events, outreach initiatives, physician engagement, and community partnerships.
• Respond to inquiries from prospective research participants and caregivers.
• Help identify innovative opportunities to enhance recruitment and retention efforts.

Memory Clinic Support

• Provide backup support for patient intakes and follow-up assessments when required.
• Assist in gathering clinical histories and assessment information.
• Support clinic operations during periods of increased demand or staff absence.
• Work collaboratively with physicians and allied health professionals to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree in Psychology, Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Speech-Language Pathology, or another relevant health-related discipline.
• Experience administering cognitive, behavioral, functional, or psychometric assessments.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.
• Strong professional judgment and commitment to patient confidentiality.

Preferred

• Previous clinical research experience.
• Experience working with older adults and individuals with cognitive impairment or dementia.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
• Experience with participant recruitment and community outreach.
• Familiarity with ICH-GCP guidelines.
• Experience managing social media or digital communications.
• Experience coordinating or supporting clinical trials.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

• Compassionate, patient-centered, and professional.
• Organized and highly detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
• Adaptable and willing to support both research and clinical operations.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older adults through clinical care and research.

What We Offer

• Meaningful work supporting older adults and their families.
• Opportunity to participate in innovative Alzheimer's disease and aging-related clinical trials.
• A collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ongoing professional development, study-specific training, and psychometric certification opportunities.
• Exposure to leading-edge dementia research and emerging treatments.
• Potential for expanded hours and responsibilities as the clinic and research programs continue to grow.

About Kawartha Centre

Kawartha Centre is a community-based memory clinic and clinical research site dedicated to redefining healthy aging. Our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive assessment and care for older adults while advancing research through participation in national and international clinical trials focused on Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.

Pay: $32.00-$38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18.0 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Master's Degree

Work Location: In person