"Psychometrician"

Position Summary

The Weill Cornell Memory Disorders Program, an outpatient program in the Department of Neurology, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders of Weill Cornell Medicine is seeking a detail-oriented psychometrician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychometric assessment and a commitment to providing high-quality test administration to individuals experiencing memory and cognitive changes. Under the supervision of a licensed clinical neuropsychologist, the psychometrician will administer and score a range of standardized neuropsychological measures, assist with data collection for clinical trials, and contribute to the integrity of cognitive assessments used in both clinical and research contexts.

Job Responsibilities

• Administer formal cognitive assessments for evaluation of memory and other cognitive disorders, adhering to high quality standardized administration and scoring procedures.
• Score assessments accurately using available normative data; track and organize data for clinical and research use.
• Maintain secure, well-organized records and ensure strict confidentiality of all patient and study data.
• Participate as a rater in clinical trials focused on memory and neurodegenerative conditions; follow study-specific protocols and documentation procedures.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with patients and multidisciplinary staff to support high-quality care and accurate assessment outcomes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or a related field is required.

Experience

The ideal candidate will have at least one year relevant experience in psychometric assessment, preferably in a neurology setting, and will possess the following:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with commonly used cognitive assessments; experience with ADAS-Cog and prior experience as a rater in clinical trials is strongly preferred.
• Strong computer proficiency, including use of web-based platforms and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with sensitivity to the needs of individuals with cognitive impairment and their families.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining data integrity, test security, and confidentiality.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Standard office job, working at a desk, they will perform Neuropsych testing.