Psychometric Rater (Clinical Research)

Locations: Atlanta, GA or St. Louis, MO

Employment Type: Full-Time (Hybrid transition to On-Site)

Position Overview

We are seeking highly skilled Psychometric Raters to support ongoing and upcoming clinical research studies, primarily within psychiatric indications. This role requires individuals with hands-on experience administering clinical rating scales who can work independently in a fast-paced research environment.

The Psychometric Rater will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of clinical trial data by conducting structured assessments and supporting multiple study protocols simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer standardized psychiatric rating scales and structured clinical interviews (e.g., SCID, MINI, and similar instruments)
• Conduct patient assessments in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and adherence to clinical research standards
• Collaborate with investigators and research teams across multiple studies
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of assessments
• Participate in onboarding, training, and ongoing study-related activities
• Support multiple concurrent protocols as needed

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree required (PhD preferred) in Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work, or a related field
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience administering clinical rating scales in a clinical research setting
• Direct experience serving as a psychometric rater (not solely a clinical research coordinator)
• Strong understanding of psychiatric disorders and clinical assessment methodologies
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline
• Experience in psychiatric clinical trials (with potential exposure to neuro-related studies)
• Licensure such as LCSW (psychiatric focus) is a plus
• Prior experience working across multiple protocols simultaneously

Disqualifying Backgrounds

• Experience limited to educational research (without clinical research exposure)
• No prior hands-on experience administering clinical rating scales
• Clinical research experience without rater responsibilities

Work Schedule & Structure

• St. Louis: Immediate full-time need (40 hours/week)
• Atlanta: Initially 20 hours/week, expected to ramp quickly to full-time
• Standard business hours; Saturday work is extremely rare
• Initial hybrid period (a few weeks to 1 month) followed by fully on-site work

Location & Travel

• Roles are site-based in Atlanta, GA and St. Louis, MO
• Candidates are expected to be local or relocate
• Travel is minimal long-term; any initial travel is primarily for onboarding or relocation support

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.

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Salary : $50 - $55