Headlands Research is building the best clinical trial company in the world. We’re an exceptional family of next-generation clinical trial sites, integrating cutting edge technology and high-quality support services, and significantly expanding participant outreach and participation. Founded in 2018, Headlands Research is in high growth mode; we operate 18 clinical trial sites in the US and Canada and have rapid expansion plans.

Want to be a part of a growing company that’s making a difference in our world? Look no further than Headlands Research! You’ll enjoy a friendly and exciting culture with opportunities for growth and advancement. We offer the following generous benefits to our full-time employees:

• A range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Long term disability, and life/AD&D coverage
• 401k plan + company match
• paid holidays and paid time off
• a welcoming work environment

Our Scottsdale location is seeking a PRN/per-diem psychometric rater or psychometrician to conduct memory assessments for our clinical research trials. The psychometric rater will have in-depth knowledge of the various scales we use to assess a variety of psychologic assessments, but specifically clinical dementia ratings. The psychometric rater is responsible for accurate, efficient, and timely data entry in our database system.  As a key point of contact for the organization, the psychometric rater must present a positive attitude, and have excellent customer service and communication skills. The psychometric rater will report to the Site Director.

• Build trusting and professional rapport with prospective and active participants.
• Conduct a variety of psychometric rating scales.
• Calculate and utilize ratings scale results to determine baseline cognition.
• Conduct professional free flowing interviews with participants regarding memory problems and/or family history of memory loss/Alzheimer’s/dementia.
• Be comfortable documenting health conditions and medication names and doses.
• Stay professional and empathetic and manage conversations with participants who become upset or frustrated during the rating process.
• Professional and thoughtful disclosure of memory assessment results to participant.
• Ensure patient safety by responding appropriately to any potential for harm to self or others that is identified through the evaluations performed.
• Ensure all information collected during the memory assessment is recorded accurately in our CTMS database, and upload copies of all paper forms.
• Discuss our ongoing clinical trial opportunities with interested participants.

• Master’s degree in a health or scientific-related program required
  • Or previous experience as a psychometrician on phases 2-4 clinical research studies
• Must have experience conducting Clinical Dimentia Ratings with patients
• Relevant clinical research knowledge preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities and to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to be thorough, organized, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.