Job Summary:
The Cognitive Rater( Neuropsychologist) will be responsible for interviewing research participants and their families/caregivers who are being evaluated to participate in a research study for dementia and other memory disorders. The Cognitive Rater will work in a Clinical Research Office with patients, families and caregivers and therefore, Clinical experience is required.
The Cognitive Rater job functions shall Include, but not limited to the following:
- Review patient’s medical history collected by the Research Staff/Clinicians
- Communicates with the patient as well as the patient’s study partner/informant
- The Cognitive Rater will administer semi-structured test or rater scales as per protocol, not limited to CDR, ADAS-COG, MMSE, Cognitive Battery Test, ESS, and like exams
- The Cognitive Rater will attend and successfully complete all training programs; participate in ongoing conference calls, webinars, and other professional development opportunities
- The Cognitive Rater will complete provided rater training and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
- The Cognitive Rater will conduct interviews following specific study protocols, FDA, GCP, ICH, and HIPAA Privacy guidelines
- Following interviews and testing the Cognitive Rater will review open clinical trials for which the candidates may qualify to help support and facilitate the recruitment of patients into clinical trials.
Qualification
- PhD is required; Masters level Clinicians will be considered with clinical trial experience or psychological testing experience.
- Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 1 year experience performing psychometric rating scales in a clinical setting or for clinical trials
- Solid teamwork, organizational, interpersonal, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task, work under time constraints, and work both independently and cooperatively with interdisciplinary teams
- Preferred: Current or previous certifications to rate the following scales: CDR, MMSE, ADAS-Cog, and the like exams
Additional Information
- The Cognitive Rater position offers a competitive salary which will be based on credentials, training, and number of years of experience in a clinical setting.
- Candidates must include thier salary requirement in their cover letter.
- We reserve the right to change this job description to meet the business needs of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift - Salaried professional
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location - Albany NY
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Albany, NY 12208 (Required)
Work Location: In person