Clinical Scientist / Neuropsychological Rater (Mandarin Bilingual) - San Gabriel Valley
Irvine Clinical Research
- Pay
- $80K to $90K
- a year
- Location
- Arcadia, CA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Sep 30
- 17 days ago
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About the company
Irvine Clinical Research
Biotechnology · 11 to 50 employees
SGV Clinical is part of the Irvine Clinical Research site network, the largest of its kind on the West Coast. With 6 research centers in California, we are leaders in the search for new treatments in neurology, psychiatry, and obesity medicine. Our largest area of research is in Alzheimer’s Disease prevention and treatment drug trials, and our doctors were the largest contributors in the world to the most recently FDA-approved medication in Alzheimer’s Disease.
What you'll do
- Identify, engage, and screen potential participants for outpatient Phase II/III Neurology and Psychiatry trials.
- Conduct prescreening interviews and evaluations in Mandarin and English, assess protocol eligibility, and communicate the value of trial participation to participants and families.
What you need
- Language Fluency: Native or full professional fluency in spoken and written Mandarin and English. Ability to conduct clinical interviews, obtain informed consent, and administer cognitive scales in both languages seamlessly.
- Education: PhD, PsyD, MA, MS, or MSW in psychology, neuroscience, clinical social work, or a related scientific/healthcare field.
- Clinical Assessment Experience: Prior experience conducting cognitive assessments and/or working clinically with older adults, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), or Alzheimer’s Disease.
- Analytical & Critical Reasoning: Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex medical histories, evaluate diagnostic data objectively, and build evidence-backed arguments for protocol eligibility.
- Prescreening Efficiency: Sound clinical judgment to efficiently identify protocol parameters and rule out obvious medical or cognitive exclusions.
- Communication & Cultural Competence: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate the value and scientific impact of clinical trials across diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Preferred Experience: Prior psychometrician or clinical rater experience in pharmaceutical clinical trials (specifically in Alzheimer’s Disease, MCI, or Major Depressive Disorder) is preferred and qualifies for higher starting compensation.
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