Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Irvine Clinical Research
Job overview
The Clinical Scientist at Irvine Clinical Research focuses on prescreening and screening candidates for outpatient Phase II/III CNS clinical trials, impacting participant enrollment and study success.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves assessing study participants using clinical judgment and rating scales, conducting clinical interviews, educating participants about trials, communicating with study teams, and assisting with scientific and operational initiatives.
Compensation and benefits
The starting salary is approximately $85,000 per year, negotiable for experienced candidates, with full health/dental/vision insurance paid by the company and 3 weeks of vacation per year.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a PhD/PsyD/MA/MS/MSW in psychology, neuroscience, or related fields, experience with cognitive assessments or working with older adults with memory concerns, and proficiency in professional English.
Company information
Irvine Clinical Research specializes in late phase CNS clinical trials, focusing on neurological conditions such as memory impairments and Alzheimer's Disease.
Job location and travel
This is a full-time, in-person position based at one of the company's clinics in Inglewood.
Company overview
Irvine Clinical Research is a dedicated clinical trial center specializing in the testing of new medical treatments and therapies. They conduct Phase I-IV clinical trials, partnering with pharmaceutical companies to bring innovative healthcare solutions to market. Founded with a mission to advance medical science, the company has a history of contributing to significant medical breakthroughs. Their revenue is primarily generated through contracts with pharmaceutical firms and grants for conducting clinical trials.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your advanced degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field, emphasizing any experience with cognitive assessments and working with older adults facing memory concerns such as Mild Cognitive Impairment or Alzheimer’s Disease.
Focus on showcasing your skills in clinical interviews, use of psychological and neurological rating scales, and your ability to communicate effectively with study participants and clinical teams, as these are key duties in the role.
Apply through multiple platforms including Irvine Clinical Research’s official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s reach and visibility.
Connect with current employees in the enrollment core or clinical research divisions at Irvine Clinical Research on LinkedIn; initiate conversations by referencing recent CNS clinical trials or asking about participant engagement strategies to break the ice.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'clinical interviews,' 'cognitive assessments,' 'psychological rating scales,' 'participant enrollment,' and 'informed consent process' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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