Clinical Trial Cognitive Rater/Clinical Research Coordinator at Renstar Medical Research

Ocala, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cognitive Assessment, Clinical Research Coordination, Patient Care, Protocol Adherence, GCP/ICH Guidelines, FDA Regulations, Phlebotomy, ECG, Vital Signs, Subject Recruitment, Documentation, Interpersonal Communication

Industry

Research Services

Description

Description We are seeking a highly engaged, compassionate, and detail-oriented Clinical Trial Cognitive Rater / Clinical Research Coordinator to join our independent research site focused on Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other clinical research trials. This is a full-time, on-site role for someone who takes pride in excellent patient care, works well as part of a team, and is motivated by the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to high-quality clinical research. This is a dual-function role from the start. The primary emphasis will be cognitive and functional rating activity when study volume supports it; however, this is not a rating-only position. During times when the schedule does not require rating activities, this team member will serve as a Clinical Research Coordinator or support coordinator on assigned trials. The right candidate will be a self-starter who can shift thoughtfully between responsibilities, communicate well with teammates, and maintain strong attention to detail in a fast-paced research environment. We are especially interested in candidates of strong character who care deeply about patients and families, take ownership of their work, and bring a collaborative, steady presence to the team. On-the-job training will be provided for study coordination responsibilities and, where appropriate, for the development of rating capability. Key Responsibilities · Administer standardized cognitive, functional, and neurologic assessments, such as CDR, MDS-UPDRS, RBANS, MMSE, MoCA, and ADAS-Cog, across multiple clinical trials. · Serve as a cognitive rater for assigned study teams, ensuring consistency, protocol adherence, and high-quality scale administration. · Actively incorporate feedback to grow skills and strengthen scale administration performance over time. · Serve as a Clinical Research Coordinator or support coordinator on assigned trials when rating activity does not fill the schedule. · Coordinate and support patient-facing study activities in accordance with protocol, GCP/ICH guidelines, FDA regulations, IRB requirements, and company SOPs. · Conduct and support subject visits, including follow-up, retention activities, and participant communication. · Depending on background, experience, training, and delegation, perform clinical procedures such as vital signs, ECGs, phlebotomy, and basic laboratory processing. · Support and enhance study recruitment through prescreening, community outreach, memory screens, and collaboration with the recruitment team. · Maintain precise, timely, inspection-ready documentation in source documents, study records, and electronic systems. · Document and escalate adverse events, protocol deviations, noncompliance, or quality concerns as appropriate and per protocol requirements. · Maintain thorough knowledge of assigned protocols, investigational products, visit schedules, and study requirements. · Build strong relationships with participants and caregivers to support retention, engagement, and an excellent participant experience. Requirements Qualifications · Master's degree or higher in Psychology, Neuroscience, Nursing, Social Work, or a related field. · Experience administering cognitive assessments, such as CDR, MDS-UPDRS, MoCA, MMSE, RBANS, or ADAS-Cog, is preferred. Prior experience with tangential cognitive, neurologic, psychological, functional, or behavioral assessments is also qualifying. · Candidates with appropriate education, clinical judgment, patient-facing experience, and strong learning ability may be considered even without prior formal rating experience. · Background in clinical research, especially neurology, psychiatry, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, or other CNS trials, is a strong plus. · Clinical experience with elderly populations, individuals with cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, or Parkinson's disease is preferred. · Excellent communication, organization, documentation, and interpersonal skills. · Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, on-site clinical research environment. Preferred Skills · Certification or formal training in cognitive, functional, or neurologic rating scales. · Prior experience with rating vendors such as Cogstate, MedAvante, or similar platforms. · Prior Clinical Research Coordinator experience or experience supporting clinical trial visits. · Bilingual abilities are not required but are beneficial. What We Offer · Direct impact on cutting-edge research in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other therapeutic areas. · A highly collaborative, mission-driven team environment. · Opportunities to help shape best practices in cognitive assessment, recruitment, and study execution. · Professional development, study-specific training, rating certification support, and on-the-job coordinator training. · Competitive compensation and benefits. Working Conditions · Full-time, on-site clinical research role based in Ocala, Florida, with potential responsibilities at nearby locations in Central Florida. · Role requires flexibility to shift between rating responsibilities and coordinator support based on study needs. · Depending on assigned studies and site needs, travel less than one hour between regional research locations may be required.

Responsibilities

Administer standardized cognitive and functional assessments for clinical trials focusing on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Serve as a Clinical Research Coordinator to support patient visits, recruitment, and regulatory documentation when rating activities are not required.