Clinical Rater | Clinical Research Assessment | Part-time PRN

Apex Clinical Research

Clinical Research Rater

San Diego, CA

This is not a Clinical Research Coordinator position. We are specifically seeking clinicians with experience administering structured psychiatric interviews and clinician-rated outcome assessments in a clinical research setting.

PRN / Per Diem / In Person

About the Opportunity

Apex Clinical Research is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Rater to support our growing Psychiatry and CNS clinical trial portfolio in San Diego, California. This PRN role is ideal for a clinically thoughtful rater who understands the importance of consistent assessments, strong documentation, participant safety, and high-quality endpoint data.

The Clinical Research Rater will administer protocol-required psychiatric, cognitive, and behavioral assessments for participants enrolled in industry-sponsored clinical trials. Required: Demonstrated experience administering structured psychiatric interviews and standardized clinician-rated assessments (e.g., SCID-5, MINI, MADRS, HAM-D, HAM-A, YMRS, PANSS, CAPS-5, CGI, or comparable sponsor-required instruments). Applicants without prior experience administering clinician-rated psychiatric assessments in a clinical research setting will not be considered. This role works closely with Principal Investigators, study coordinators, sponsors, CROs, monitors, and central rating vendors to support accurate data collection and protocol-compliant study execution.

What You Will Do

· Administer sponsor-required psychiatric, cognitive, and behavioral rating scales.

· Conduct structured and semi-structured clinical interviews in accordance with study protocols.

· Review medical and psychiatric histories to support eligibility assessments.

· Accurately score and document assessments while maintaining rater reliability.

· Complete sponsor-required rater training, certifications, and re-certifications.

· Maintain complete and timely source documentation in compliance with ALCOA-C, GCP, ICH guidelines, FDA regulations, and site SOPs.

· Monitor participant safety during assessments and promptly escalate concerns to the Principal Investigator.

· Communicate professionally with study staff, sponsors, CROs, monitors, auditors, and central rating organizations.

· Respond to sponsor and monitor queries within required timelines.

· Participate in sponsor trainings, monitoring visits, webinars, and internal quality initiatives as needed.

What We Are Looking For

· Prior experience administering psychiatric, cognitive, or behavioral rating scales in a clinical research or comparable clinical setting.

· Advanced degree or clinical background in psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, counseling, social work, nursing, medicine, or a related field.

· Experience with one or more standardized assessments, such as SCID-5, MINI, MADRS, HAM-D/HDRS, HAM-A, PANSS, YMRS, CAPS-5, C-SSRS, CGI-S/CGI-I, Y-BOCS, PHQ-9, QIDS-SR, or sponsor-specific scales.

· Strong understanding of clinical research protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, and FDA regulations.

· Excellent documentation skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain consistency across participant visits.

· Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with investigators, coordinators, sponsors, and CROs.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, electronic data capture systems, and web-based platforms.

Preferred Background

· Experience in Psychiatry or CNS clinical trials, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, ADHD, substance use disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, or mild cognitive impairment.

· Current or recent sponsor certifications on commonly used psychiatric or cognitive rating scales.

· Experience with central rating organizations, remote assessment platforms, or electronic source documentation systems.

· Certified Psychometrist credential or equivalent assessment experience.

· Master's degree or higher in psychology, counseling, social work, nursing, medicine, or another behavioral health discipline, or equivalent clinical training with demonstrated psychiatric assessment experience.

· Experience maintaining inter-rater reliability and adhering to sponsor-specific administration and scoring requirements is expected.

Why Join Apex Clinical Research

· Contribute directly to the development of innovative therapies in Psychiatry and CNS research.

· Work alongside experienced investigators and a collaborative clinical research team.

· Gain exposure to a growing portfolio of industry-sponsored Phase II-IV clinical trials.

· Participate in sponsor-funded rater training and certification opportunities.

· Flexible PRN scheduling based on study needs and candidate availability.

· Competitive compensation based on experience, certifications, and study involvement.

Schedule and Work Location

This is a PRN / per diem position based in San Diego, California. Scheduling will vary by study activity, participant visits, sponsor training requirements, and site needs. Some study-related meetings or trainings may be conducted virtually; in-person availability is required for participant assessments.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a current resume or CV for consideration. Please include any current or recent rater certifications, relevant CNS trial experience, and availability for PRN work.

Apex Clinical Research is committed to conducting high-quality clinical research while fostering a professional, respectful, and patient-centered environment for participants and staff.

Pay: $45.00 - $90.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• What specific rating scales have you administered in the past year?
• Approximately how many assessments have you administered in the past year?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• rating administration: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45 - $90