Alcanza Clinical Research

Inclusive clinical trials for diverse patients

Clinical Psychometric Rater

Clinical Research OperationsUpdated on Nov 13

Part-timeDecatur, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Master’s degree and at least 1 year of experience performing psychometric rating scales in a clinical setting or for clinical trials, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, and web applications, and the ability to type at least 40 words per minute.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills, and the ability to work independently and with coworkers, subjects, managers, and external customers.
Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and adapt to changes in workload and priorities.
Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems, and implement solutions.
Ability to handle highly sensitive information confidentially and professionally, in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

Review subjects’ medical histories, meet with potential subjects, collect information through prescreening interviews, and discuss study eligibility criteria with the study team.
Conduct psychometric rating scales for subjects with various diagnoses in clinical trials, in compliance with study protocols, FDA regulations, GCP, ICH, and privacy guidelines.
Ensure subject safety by responding appropriately to potential harm to self or others identified during evaluations.
Calculate and use rating scale results as appropriate to determine protocol eligibility.
Meet with sponsors, study monitors, and medical monitors as needed to address questions regarding ratings.
Maintain consistency in performing ratings and review ratings across studies and subjects to ensure efficacy and consistency.
Maintain source documentation according to ALCOA-C standards and complete monitor and sponsor queries.
Complete sponsor-assigned training and meetings to obtain rater certification and recertification according to protocol requirements.
Attend and successfully complete company training programs and participate in webinars and other study meetings as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of subjects, customers, and company information.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Current or previous certifications to rate scales including SCID-5-CT, MINI, LSAS, HAM-A/D, C-SSRS, MADRS, MGH-ATRQ, ISI, CGI, HDRS-17, PANSS, YMRS, ADAS-Cog, CDR, MMSE, RBANS, and MOCA are highly preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is a plus.
BLS certification is preferred.

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.

The Clinical Rater will be responsible for interviewing research participants and their informants/caregivers, who are being evaluated to participate in a research study for various health conditions, in compliance with study protocol, SOPs, GCP, ICH, and FDA Regulations.

Essential Job Duties: Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Reviewing the subject’s medical history, meeting with potential subjects, collecting information through a prescreening interview and discussing with the Study team criteria for eligibility for a particular study.
Conducting a variety of psychometric rating scales on subjects with various diagnoses (such as ADHD, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder, GAD, Major Depressive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Substance Use Disorders, and Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder) for our clinical trials, in compliance with specific study protocols, FDA, GCP, ICH, and privacy guidelines.
Ensuring the subject’s safety by responding appropriately to any potential for harm to self or others that are identified through the evaluations performed.
Calculating and utilizing rating scale results as appropriate to determine protocol eligibility.
Meet with Sponsors, Study Monitors, and Medical Monitors as needed to address questions regarding ratings.
Working diligently to maintain consistency in the performance of ratings. Reviewing ratings across studies and subjects to ensure efficacy and consistency.
Maintaining source documentation in accordance with ALCOA-C standards and completing all monitor and sponsor queries.
Completing all sponsor-assigned training and meetings to obtain rater certification and re-certification per protocols requirements.
Attending and successfully completing all company training programs; participating in webinars and other study meetings as needed.
Maintaining confidentiality of subjects, customers, and company information.
Performing all other duties as requested or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s degree AND a 1+ years' experience performing psychometric rating scales in a clinical setting or for clinical trials, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Current or previous certifications to rate the following scales is highly preferred: SCID-5-CT, MINI, LSAS, HAM-A/D, C-SSRS, MADRS, MGH-ATRQ, ISI, CGI, HDRS-17, PANSS, YMRS, ADAS-Cog, CDR, MMSE, ADAS-COG, CDR, RBANS, and MOCA. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus. BLS certification is preferred.

Required Skills:

Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, and web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm);
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers, and external customers.
Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
Must be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
Must possess a high degree of integrity and dependability.
Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.
Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

About the Company

Alcanza Clinical Research

Inclusive clinical trials for diverse patients

Alcanza Clinical Research conducts inclusive clinical trials by partnering with pharmaceutical companies, medical providers, and community organizations to enroll diverse patient populations across major therapeutic areas. Its studies follow established protocols with certified research professionals to ensure patient safety and data integrity, while participants may receive health tests and access to emerging treatments at no cost. The company differentiates itself through active community collaboration, broad patient diversity, and education alongside trial execution, expanding trial reach. Its goal is to speed the development of new therapies by removing participation barriers and delivering high-quality, diverse clinical research.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lake Mary, FL
Founded: 2021

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