About Company:
Evolution Research Group (ERG) is dedicated to delivering high-quality Phase I–IV clinical trial execution to help sponsors bring lifesaving and life-enhancing therapies to market quickly and safely. Founded in 2014, ERG has grown into a leading neuroscience clinical development company, with affiliate sites across the U.S. and deep expertise in clinical pharmacology, psychiatry, neurology, acute pain, and metabolic disorders. ERG has completed over 5,000 trials and continues to expand into high-need therapeutic areas in the U.S. and globally.
Why join us? We offer a supportive culture, meaningful work, and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research alongside industry leaders. Plus, we offer competitive benefits include medical and dental coverage, a matching 401(k), and paid time off to recharge.
About the Role:
As a Psychometric Rater, you will be responsible for the organization, administration, management, and efficient execution of clinical ratings associated with clinical trials. You will work closely with a team of researchers and clinicians to ensure that all study protocols are followed, and that data is collected in a timely and ethical manner. The Rater works under the direction of the Principal Investigator and the Site Director and maintains accurate and confidential documentation of study participants. In executing these responsibilities, the Rater is guided by FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), relevant workplace practices, and company standard operating procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Administer and score tests to study participants
- Ensure accurate and efficient data collection
- Follow study protocols and ethical guidelines
- Collaborate with a team of researchers and clinicians
- Ensure the applicable license is current and valid.
- Obtain detailed knowledge of all components of a study protocol relevant to completion of rating scales through review and analysis of study information with Principal Investigator and Site Director prior to the effective date of the study.
- Review with Principal Investigator and Site Director, any components of the study for which additional information or clarification are required prior to the initiation of the study.
- Manage aspects of the study related to ratings with the rater training representative, study sponsor, Site Director, and Principal Investigator to ensure compliance with protocol requirements.
- Assist in recruitment efforts as directed by PI or Site Director
- Collect demographic, medical, psychiatric, and medication history during prescreening interviews for the purpose of determining eligibility for clinical trial participation.
- Obtain and document subject consent using the prescreen informed consent.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s, RN, or master’s degree required; PhD preferred.
- Rater experience required.
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in psychology or related field
- Experience working in a research setting
- Familiarity with electronic data capture systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits Overview:
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Health insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Matching 401k Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, registered nurse qualification, or master's degree
- Prior rater experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Master's degree in psychology or a related field
- Experience working in a research setting
- Familiarity with electronic data capture systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- PhD
What We Do
ERG is a leading U.S. based, privately held, independent clinical research site company, and provider of clinical development services with an expertise in early and late stage neuroscience drug development. With 21 wholly owned clinical sites and 5 affiliated sites, we conduct in-patient and out-patient phase I-IV clinical research studies. ERG has 340+ in-patient beds, a large and growing database of patients suffering from mental illness, neurological disorders, sleep disorders, addictions, Acute and Chronic Pain, diabetes and other illnesses as well as normal healthy volunteers who participate in trials for the advancement of medicine. With access to over 32 million patients/subjects and 5000 + completed trials, ERG continues to grow its capabilities and expand into indications where there are tremendous unmet medical needs in the United States and globally. The ERG portfolio of sites we own consists of Woodland International Research Group, Woodland Research Northwest, Midwest Clinical Research, Pacific Research Network, Clinical Pharmacology of Miami, Brain Matters Research, Neuropsychiatric Research Center, Richmond Behavioral Associates, Finger Lakes Clinical Research, Endeavor Clinical Trials, and HD Research, all supported by an industry leading centralized infrastructure located in New Jersey. ERG offers consulting services to pharmaceutical and CRO clients, including access to key opinion leaders in Schizophrenia, Pain, Alzheimer’s disease, Sleep Disorders, Depression, Hepatic/Renal Impairment, Podiatry and Clinical Pharmacology. This includes Rater Training Services, Centralized Data Services (ECG, PSG, EEG, qEEG, Actigraphy), Medical Writing Services, Study Feasibility and Site Recommendation ERG also offers general consulting in study design, protocol review and budget planning, vendor resources, Scientific Advisory Board Planning and Implementation, study feasibility and site recommendations.
