Clinical Scientist/Neuropsychological Rater
Company: Irvine Clinical Research
Location: Irvine
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Irvine Clinical Research, a
research site specializing in late phase CNS clinical trials, is
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 and Psychiatry. Study participants are generally adults
with concerns about memory (e.g. MCI and Early-Mild AD), although
our site also conducts research on drugs to treat depression and
other illnesses. 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
MA/MS/MSW/PhD/PsyD 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 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.
This is a full-time employment position based in-person at one of
our clinics. 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.
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