Clinical Rater (RN, Psychometrist, or Psychometrician) – Part-Time

Caribbean Medical Research Center (CMRC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Headlands Research, is a premier clinical research company specializing in Neurology, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, and Women’s Health. We are 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.

As part of Headlands Research, a fast-growing network of cutting-edge clinical trial sites, we are committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing medical breakthroughs through innovative research and technology.

We are currently seeking a Part-time (one 8-hour day per week or two 4-hour days per week) experienced Clinical Rater or Psychometrician 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).

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-5 assessments
  • 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.