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Research Centers of America

Clinical Rater

Hollywood, FL · On-site

Each of CenExel's research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of ... Administers clinical rating scales on study participants to confirm diagnosis and determine current ...

Research Centers of America

Clinical Rater

Hollywood, FL · On-site

Each of CenExel's research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of ... Administers clinical rating scales on study participants to confirm diagnosis and determine current ...

Alcanza Clinical Research

Clinical Rater/ Counselor

Katy, TX · On-site

$54K - $72K/yr

The Clinical Rater will be responsible for interviewing research participants and their informants/caregivers, who are being evaluated to participate in a research study for various health conditions ...

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As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical research rater in the United States is $22.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Clinical Research Rater, you need a background in psychology, neuroscience, or a related health science field, with strong attention to detail and standardized assessment skills. Familiarity with clinical trial protocols, electronic data capture systems, and rating scales like the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale or PANSS is often required. Excellent observational, interpersonal, and communication skills help you accurately assess participants and collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams. These abilities ensure precise data collection and reporting, which are critical for the validity and success of clinical research studies.

What is a Clinical Research Rater job?

A Clinical Research Rater is responsible for administering standardized assessments and interviews to clinical trial participants to evaluate their cognitive, psychiatric, or neurological status. They work closely with investigators and study coordinators to ensure data accuracy and consistency in clinical trials. Raters must be trained in administering rating scales and maintaining objectivity in their evaluations. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity of clinical trial outcomes, especially in studies related to mental health, neurology, and other therapeutic areas.

What are some typical challenges faced by Clinical Research Raters in their daily work?

Clinical Research Raters often face the challenge of maintaining objectivity and consistency while administering complex assessments across diverse participant populations. They must carefully follow study protocols, manage detailed documentation, and adapt to changes in trial requirements or participant schedules. Working closely with other research staff and clinicians requires strong communication and teamwork, especially when addressing discrepancies or unexpected findings. Staying up to date with assessment tools and best practices helps minimize errors and supports the integrity of the study data.

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Clinical Rater

Research Centers of America

Hollywood, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

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 assessments confirming diagnosis, assessing cognitive, neuropsychological, behavioral, and functional status.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Administers clinical rating scales on study participants to confirm diagnosis and determine current levels of psychopathology and function.
  • Responsible for completing organizational queries regarding clinical scales and neuropsych ratings.
  • Utilize interpersonal and clinical skills to assist in appropriate management of study participants across multiple therapeutic areas within neuroscience.
  • Actively participates in acquiring on-going knowledge and instruction.
  • Assists management in maintaining a positive, motivated work environment.
  • Responsible for assisting PI to maintain integrity of data derived from clinical ratings scale and neurocognitive testing for all studies.
  • Ensures data collection continuity during absences/sick leave/vacation of ratings staff including documentation of consensus between back-up and primary ratings.
  • Conducts clinical research consensus rounds concerning accurate signal detection with clinical subject ratings
  • Participates in assessment of prescreened and screening patients per PI discretion and as per protocol.
  • Complete required study specific trainings in a timely manner.
  • Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH (International Conference on Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), CenExel standard operating procedures, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies.
  • 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 in English and Spanish.
  • Master's Degree/Foreign MD, and/or Ph.D/Psy.D in Psychology required.
  • Minimum 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.

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.
  5. On site work arrangement.

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.
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