Lead Psychometric Rater

At K2 Medical Research, a privately-owned clinical research facility in the greater Orlando and Central Florida area, we specialize in conducting multiphasic clinical trials that promote the development of innovative and effective medical treatments while maintaining the safety and privacy of our participants. We are committed to fighting the diseases that plague our loved ones and ourselves. By harnessing the power of advanced clinical research and connecting our patients with the treatments of tomorrow, we can improve the health of our local communities, and by extent, the population of our world.

K2 is searching for a Lead Psychometric Rater for our Orlando clinic.

Description: 

The Lead Psychometric Rater is responsible for assisting the Department Director. The Lead is responsible for administering and interpreting quantitative and qualitative tests as part of a clinical team investigating pharmaceutical treatments for related disease state which include but are not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Depression, Anxiety, and Parkinson’s Disease. This position is responsible for ensuring that the data collection is in congruence with the philosophy and mission of the company, as well as with the specific scale administration guidelines. The Lead 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 Lead Psychometric Rater are done 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.

• 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 with FDA, GCP, and protocol guidelines.

• Assist Director with training and onboarding of raters in accordance with company policies including internal practice administration and observation.
• Oversee non-study-specific rater training and certification of new hires.
• Assist Director with study start-up tasks as it pertains to the department. 
• Conduct weekly schedule checks within the department and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Monitor department completion of Regulatory documentation such as Financial Disclosures, 1572’s, Delegation Logs, etc.
• Supervise progress and updates of rater leads and offer support in study start-up tasks.
• 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 and support department promptly to questions and feedback regarding rating assessments.
• Ensure department queries are completed in a timely manner.
• Conduct monthly department meetings.
• Ensures raters stay up to date on all essential tasks and training.
• 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.
• Maintain internal department logs.
• Supervise department staff with study-related documentation and completion such as Protocol Training, Protocol Deviations, Note-To-File, Closeout of study tasks.
• Maintain department supply restock.
• 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.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Genuine interest in the field of cognitive and/or mental health research and will be able to work in a dynamic office of dedicated professionals.

• 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 leadership, time management and organizational skills. 

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree Psychology required. Certified Psychometrist recommended.
• At least 8 years of psychometric and/or clinical research experience.
• Previous department leadership experience.
• Experience with cognitive assessments in adults and geriatric populations Bi-lingual [English/Spanish] (strongly preferred). 

 At K2, we value our employees and their professional and personal needs, and support these through our benefit offerings:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer paid Long-Term disability and Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Legal Shield, Employee Assistance Program, and various discount programs.
• 401(K) Plans- Traditional and Roth plans are available; 4% employer match that is immediately vested
• PTO of 16 days per year, 17 days after the first year of FT employment
• 9 paid Holidays
• K2 observes a four-day work week, Monday through Thursday, for full time employees. Fridays are non-working days unless required by business needs.