Clinical Rater

About Us:

Each of CenExel’s research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early phase trials, and all our sites have in-patient capability. We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success.

Along with an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, CenExel Clinical Research also provides highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package to full time employees after 30 days of employment including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k.

Job Summary:

Responsible for performing various clinical and neurocognitive test evaluations and interview/ratings on study participants specific to the study protocol. To administer and score tests evaluating cognitive, neuropsychological, behavioral, and emotional status.

Compensation: $85,000 - $125,000/year, depending on experience and education.

Location: Los Alamitos, Torrance, and Garden Grove. 

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform interview/ratings on study subjects to determine current levels of functioning and to create a clinical impression of the subject’s current psychiatric state throughout the duration of the study


• Administer neurocognitive battery in subject with different CNS indications


• Complete subject’s clinical intake forms (i.e. psychiatric history) and submit to the study team as specified


• Assess and complete subject eligibility/screening forms and interact with medical monitor regarding subjects inquiries


• Conduct telephone screens and pre-screen with potential study candidates


• Become familiar with and adhere to policies and principles of confidentiality, informed consent and study subject rights


• Become familiar with and adhere to the principles of Good Clinical Practices and general ethical guidelines, as related to clinical trials


• Become familiar with the FDA Regulations pertaining to clinical trials


• Review medical history with CRC information obtained at screening


• Review and reconcile medical records received for subjects and prepare PI notes to explain discrepancies, if needed


• Complete Study Guides and Study Launch with CRC


• Assist team in management and assessment of adverse events


• Ensure safety of subjects


• Assist with recruitment efforts


• Mentor staff, as needed


• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.


• Master’s Degree and/or Ph.D/Psy.D in Psychology, or related field required.


• 1-2 years clinical experience with the mental health population.


• Skill in organization and problem solving.


• Skill in maintaining records.


• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with study participants, families, staff and the public.


• Ability to complete paperwork with precision and attention to detail.


• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.


• Ability to work independently as well as functioning as part of a team.


• Ability to communicate clearly both written and orally.

Working Conditions

1. Indoor, Clinic environment.


2. Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, walking.


3. Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.


4. Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.

CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or status.