Pharmasite, a premier clinical research company specializing in Neurology, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, and Women's Health, is seeking a Clinical Rater (RN, Psychometrist, or Psychometrician) to conduct cognitive and psychometric assessments for groundbreaking Alzheimer's, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Depression, Anxiety, and Parkinson's Disease clinical trials.
We are currently seeking a ((full-time)) experienced
Clinical Rater, Psychometrician, or Clinical Research Coordinator to perform neurocognitive and psychiatric assessments for adult and geriatric populations in
FDA-regulated trials. The ideal candidate has experience administering standardized neurocognitive and psychiatric rating scales such as
CDR (Clinical Dementia Rating) and PACC-5 (Preclinical Alzheimer's Cognitive Composite 5).Location: Pikesville, MD (Onsite - No Remote Work)
Clinic Hours: Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Pay: $90,000-$96,000 Based upon relevant experience, certifications, and education.
Travel Required: No
Responsibilities:
- Administer and score study-specific standardized clinical scales and psychometric tests to evaluate cognitive function, disease severity/progression, and study eligibility.
- Conduct in-person cognitive, diagnostic, and clinical assessments with study participants and caregivers following protocols, GCP, and FDA regulations.
- Maintain consistency in rating performance over time to ensure accuracy and prevent rater drift.
- Communicate assessment findings with lead physicians, study sponsors, CROs, and internal teams.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all assessments and study-related activities.
- Identify and report any participant safety concerns or risks per company policy.
- Offer referrals and resources to study participants and their families when appropriate.
Requirements:
- Master's Degree (or higher) in Psychology, Nursing, or a related field
- OR an RN license with 1+ year of experience administering and evaluating patients using CDR and/or PACC-5assessments
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or a related field with 1+ year of experience delegated as a Rater/Psychometrician/Psychometrist on a clinical trial study.
- Prior experience conducting cognitive assessments for adult and geriatric populations required
- Previous experience as a Clinical Rater, Psychometrist, or Psychometrician in a clinical trial or research setting highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of neurocognitive and psychiatric assessment tools (e.g., CDR, PACC-5, MADRS, HAM-D, etc.)
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills for working with patients, caregivers, and research teams.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow study protocols precisely.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team.
- Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
