Cognitive Rater - Albany, United States - Alzheimer's Disease Research Center - Albany

Description

Job Summary:

The Cognitive Rater 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.

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 semistructured 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

Qualification

• PhD is required
• Solid teamwork, organizational, interpersonal, attention to detail, and problemsolving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask, 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 prior experience in a clinical setting.
• We reserve the right to change this job description to meet the business needs of the organization.
• Salary is based on specific training and experience in rating and adult testing in a clinical setting.

Salary for the Cognitive Rater is based on experience with cognitive testing in a clinical setting - Alzheimer's disease research testing is a plus


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Salaried professional
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
One location - Albany NY


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• Inperson
• Office

Ability to Commute:

• Albany, NY required)

Work Location:
In person