Clinical Trial Rater

Position Summary:

Chandler Clinical Trials is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Clinical Trial Rater, a licensed mental health professional responsible for conducting structured clinical interviews and standardized assessments for participants and their caregivers/informants involved in trials targeting cognitive and behavioral disorders.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in psychometric evaluations, clinical diagnostics, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). This role is critical in evaluating trial eligibility and monitoring therapeutic outcomes. Ratings will be routinely reviewed and validated by sponsoring pharmaceutical partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct cognitive, psychiatric, and diagnostic assessments with research participants and caregivers.
• Administer structured and semi-structured rating instruments per study protocol (e.g., ADAS-Cog, CDR, MMSE, C-SSRS, etc.).
• Ensure strict adherence to clinical trial protocols, GCP standards, and ethical guidelines.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation of source data.
• Assess participant safety and escalate clinical concerns when necessary.
• Participate in required rater trainings and obtain sponsor-specific certifications.
• Respond promptly to sponsor and internal feedback on assessment quality.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree, PhD, PsyD, MD, or equivalent in Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work, or a related mental health discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience conducting clinical or research-based assessments using psychometric tools.
• Familiarity with clinical trial processes and GCP standards.
• Rater Qualification Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Preferred Certifications & Experience:

Mood & Depression Rating Scales:

• SCID-5-CT
• MINI
• LSAS
• HAM-A / HAM-D
• MADRS
• MGH-ATRQ
• ISI
• CGI
• HDRS-17
• PANSS
• YMRS

Alzheimer’s & Cognitive Disorder Scales:

• ADAS-Cog
• CDR
• MMSE
• IPSS (males only)
• C-SSRS
• BARS
• AIMS
• NPI-C / NPI
• NPI-C: H+D
• NPI-C/NPI: Caregiver Distress Scale
• CMAI / CMAI-IPA
• CGI-S

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Clinical research: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, PRN, Per diem

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person