Clinical Scientist (Oakland)

Oakland Clinical is part of the Irvine Clinical Research network, the largest independent clinical trial group on the West Coast. We are seeking applicants for a Clinical Scientist in our enrollment core. The clinical scientist 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. SCI, 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
  
  
  

This is a full-time employment position based in-person at our clinic next to Alta Bates Summit in Oakland. It is on the 11th floor of a large, safe medical building with transit access, a multi-story parking garage, and beautiful views of the bay. We have five clinics throughout California, but this is our first site in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The starting salary for this position is approximately $85,000 per year. Higher salary is negotiable with candidates who have experience with Psychometrician / Psychological Rater experience in pharmaceutical clinical trials.

The company pays for 100% of health/dental/vision individual insurance costs for eligible full-time employees. Vacation (PTO) is earned at a rate of 3 weeks per year.