What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Scientist (Neuropsychological Rater) position at Irvine Clinical Research?
Irvine Clinical Research, a research site specializing in late phase CNS clinical trials, is seeking applicants for a Clinical Scientist in our enrollment core. The clinical scientist will work on prescreening and screening potential candidates for outpatient Phase II/III clinical trials in Neurology and Psychiatry. Study participants are generally adults with concerns about memory (e.g. MCI and Early-Mild AD), although our site also conducts research on drugs to treat depression and other illnesses.
\n- Assess potential study participants using clinical judgement as well as psychological, neurological, and psychiatric clinical rating scales
- Conduct clinical interviews to collect psychological/medical information, and to evaluate fit between potential participants and research opportunities
- Educate potential participants about the benefits of clinical trial participation
- Communicate with our team of physicians, psychologists, and coordinators about participants
- PhD/PsyD/MA/MS/MSW in psychology, neuroscience, or related field
- Experience with cognitive assessments and/or experience working with older adults with memory concerns, Mild Cognitive Impairment, or Early/Mild/Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease
- A command of professional spoken and written English
Salary : $85,000