Psychometrist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Psychometrist

Med-Neurology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26004325)

The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurology would like to hire a qualified Psychometrist. The Psychometrist administers and scores neuropsychological testing and cognitive assessments in research and clinical settings. Collects applicable data and participates in related activities correlating to collaborative studies run through the University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Assists with data entry, auditing, and discrepancy corrections. Coordinates patient information, tracks study participants, distributes participant payments, and obtains participant consent.

Job Summary

Administers and scores neuropsychological testing and cognitive assessments while adhering to research protocols. Collects applicable data and participates in related activities correlating to clinical trials, collaborative studies, and conducted programs. Assists with data entry, auditing, and discrepancy corrections. Coordinates patient information, tracks study participants, distributes participant payments, and obtains participant contents.

Essential Functions

•Administers and scores neuropsychological testing and cognitive assessments while adhering to research protocols or clinical standards.

•Participates in research related activities in conjunction with clinical trials/collaborative studies/programs being conducted.

• Assists with data entry, data auditing, and data discrepancy corrections.

•Coordinates study visits and works collaboratively with interdisciplinary study teams

• Provides supervision for research assistant volunteers, including one-on-one meetings

•Tracks study participants, recruits participants, and distributes participant payments.

• Obtains proper consents for potential research participants.

• Attends weekly meetings and monthly lab meetings.

• Contributes to manuscripts, conference presentation projects, with opportunities to lead projects as appropriate

Physical Effort

. Must be able to get around a university setting.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Psychometrist

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Clinical Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:30-5:00

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable