The Clinical Scientist/Neuropsychological Rater will assess study participants, conduct interviews, inform about clinical trials, and assist with study operations.
Healthy Brain Clinic in Long Beach, CA is part of the Irvine Clinical Research site network, the largest of its kind on the West Coast. With 5 research centers in California, we are leaders in the search for new treatments in neurology. Our largest area of research is in Alzheimer’s Disease prevention and treatment drug trials, and our doctors were the largest contributors in the world to the most recently FDA-approved medication in Alzheimer’s Disease.
The Clinical Scientist/Neuropsychological Rater will work on prescreening and screening potential candidates for outpatient Phase II/III clinical trials in Neurology. Study participants are generally adults with concerns about memory (e.g. MCI and Early-Mild AD).
Job Duties
- Assess potential and returning 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 effectively screen potential participants for appropriate research opportunities at our centers
- Educate participants about the potential benefits and risks of our clinical trials through the informed consent process and outreach events
- Communicate with investigators, coordinators, and study teams about participants
- Assist with scientific initiatives, study operations, and participant enrollment as needed
Job Requirements
- 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
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