Clinical Scientist/Neuropsychological Rater
Irvine Clinical Research
Apply to this job Long Beach, CA on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted December 6, 2025 Last posted December 6, 2025
Job description
Healthy Brain Clinic in Long Beach, CA is part of the Irvine Clinical Research site network, the largest of its kind on the West Coast. With 5 research centers in California, we are leaders in the search for new treatments in neurology. 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.
The Clinical Scientist/Neuropsychological Rater will work on prescreening and screening potential candidates for outpatient Phase II/III clinical trials in Neurology. Study participants are generally adults with concerns about memory (e.g. MCI and Early-Mild AD).
Job Duties
- Assess potential and returning study participants using clinical judgement as well as psychological, neurological, and psychiatric clinical rating scales
- Conduct clinical interviews to collect psychological/medical information and to effectively screen potential participants for appropriate research opportunities at our centers
- Educate participants about the potential benefits and risks of our clinical trials through the informed consent process and outreach events
- Communicate with investigators, coordinators, and study teams about participants
- Assist with scientific initiatives, study operations, and participant enrollment as needed
Job Requirements
- PhD/PsyD/MA/MS/MSW in psychology, neuroscience, or related field
- Experience with cognitive assessments and/or experience working with older adults with memory concerns, Mild Cognitive Impairment, or Early/Mild/Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease
- A command of professional spoken and written English
Compensation (from employer):
80000–90000 USD per year
About this role
Summary
Screen and assess participants for neurology clinical trials involving memory concerns and Alzheimer’s disease
Job title
Clinical Scientist/Neuropsychological Rater
Experience level
PhD/PsyD/MA/MS/MSW in psychology, neuroscience, or related field
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Long Beach, CA; no remote work
Salary
80000–90000 USD per year
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
psychological assessmentsneurologicalpsychiatricclinical judgmentEnglish
Preferred skills
cognitive assessmentsolder adultsmemory concernsmild cognitive impairmentAlzheimer’s
Specializations
neurologypsychologyneuropsychology
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Long Beach, CA, USA
On-site City
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