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Clinical Research Recruiter
Full-Time / Part-Time · On-Site · Orem, UT
Full-Time or Part-Time · On-Site · Orem, Utah · $21–$25/hour
Help Shape the Future of Mental Health
Mental health research is changing fast, and Inner Space Research is part of that change. We're a clinical research site in Orem that runs studies across a wide range of mental health conditions, including cutting-edge psychedelic research. Many people we meet are still looking for answers after trying other options. Our studies give them a chance to take part in research on investigational medications, research that could change how mental health conditions are understood and treated for years to come.
About the Role
As our Clinical Research Recruiter, you're the first person many participants talk to. You'll hear their stories, help them find out whether a study fits, and guide them through the process. You'll play a key role in moving mental health research forward.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Meaningful work: You'll connect people with research opportunities that could shape the future of mental health care.
- Front-row seat to breakthrough science: You'll work in one of the most exciting areas of healthcare today, including psychedelic research.
- A small, mission-driven team: You'll work closely with people who care about participants and about doing research the right way.
- Room to grow: Clinical research is a growing field, and this role is a great way in.
What You'll Do
- Reach out to potential participants by phone, text, and email, and respond to inquiries quickly and warmly
- Run phone pre-screenings to see whether people may qualify for our studies
- Schedule screening visits and keep in touch with participants throughout the process
- Keep accurate records in our clinical trial management system
- Work with referring providers and community partners
- Help with community events, networking, and marketing efforts
- Keep participant information confidential at all times
Qualifications
Required:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent reading comprehension (you'll be working with study criteria and detailed documents)
- Warmth, patience, and the ability to connect with people who may be going through a hard time
- Organized and reliable, with a strong eye for detail
Preferred:
- Mental health experience (strongly preferred)
- Familiarity with medical and mental health terminology
- Experience in clinical research, healthcare, or patient-facing roles
Schedule
- Full-time or part-time positions available
- On-site in Orem, Utah
Compensation & Benefits
- $21–$25/hour, depending on experience
- Full-time positions include health, dental, and vision insurance, plus paid time off (PTO)
How to Apply
Ready to make a difference? Join us and help change what's possible in mental health care. Submit your information and resume using the form below.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Full-Time · On-Site · Orem, UT · Lead or Assistant Level
Full-Time · On-Site · Orem, Utah
About Inner Space Research
Inner Space Research is a growing outpatient clinical research site specializing in innovative psychiatric/CNS and psychedelic-assisted clinical trials for mental health conditions. We conduct Phase II–III studies and are building a collaborative, high-quality research environment grounded in scientific rigor, participant care, and curiosity about the inner landscape of healing.
About the Role
We're seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to work across all facets of clinical trial operations at our small, fast-growing site. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and close involvement with studies from startup through close-out.
Depending on experience, this position may be hired at either level:
- Lead Research Coordinator: an experienced coordinator ready to take ownership of site operations
- Assistant Research Coordinator: someone with developing clinical research experience who's eager to grow
What You'll Do
Responsibilities may include:
- Study startup activities, including regulatory submissions, site initiation prep, and document organization
- Regulatory maintenance, including IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and TMF/eReg upkeep
- Participant recruitment and pre-screening, including phone screens, chart review, and coordination with the PI
- Scheduling and coordinating study visits
- Source documentation and eSource/eReg workflows
- Data entry and query resolution
- Ensuring protocol compliance and timely documentation of deviations, AEs/SAEs, and other reportables per SOPs
- Coordinating with sponsors, CROs, and monitors
- Supporting audits, monitoring visits, and inspections
- Conducting participant-facing procedures as delegated, such as informed consent support, vitals, ECGs, blood draws, and sample processing/shipping
- General study operations in a small outpatient psychiatry research site
Qualifications
Lead Research Coordinator (preferred):
- ~5+ years of clinical research experience
- Prior experience as a lead or senior coordinator
- Ideally 2+ years of psychiatry or CNS clinical trials experience
- Strong understanding of GCP, regulatory processes, and site operations
- Ability to work independently and mentor junior staff
- Experience with eRegulatory and eSource/CTMS platforms (especially CRIO)
Assistant Research Coordinator:
- Some prior clinical research experience (site, academic, or CRO)
- Familiarity with basic research workflows and GCP
- Strong organizational skills and eagerness to learn
- Interest in psychiatric and psychedelic clinical research
- Experience with eRegulatory and eSource/CTMS platforms (especially CRIO)
Qualities we value:
- Comfort working in a growing, hands-on research environment
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- A respectful, participant-centered mindset
- Interest in mental health research and novel therapeutics
- Ability to take direction and excitement to expand your skill set
Location & Schedule
- Full-time
- On-site in Orem, Utah
- Outpatient research setting
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and role level
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven research site at the forefront of psychiatric innovation
How to Apply
Ready to help shape the future of mental health care? Submit your information and resume using the form below.
Clinical Rater & Psychedelic Session Facilitator
Full-Time / Part-Time · On-Site · Orem, UT
Full-Time & Part-Time · On-Site · Orem, Utah
About Inner Space Research
Inner Space Research is a growing outpatient clinical research site specializing in innovative psychiatric/CNS clinical trials for mental health conditions, with a focus on psychedelic-assisted treatments. We conduct Phase II–III studies and are building a collaborative, high-quality research environment grounded in scientific rigor, participant care, and curiosity about the inner landscape of healing.
About the Role
We're seeking a skilled Clinical Rater / Psychometric Rater to join our clinical research team. In this role, you'll conduct diagnostic interviews and administer clinician-rated psychiatric assessments for participants enrolled in our clinical trials, and serve as a facilitator/session monitor for psychedelic trial sessions.
The ideal candidate is a licensed mental health professional with strong clinical judgment and substantial experience using psychiatric rating scales in clinical trials, clinical practice, or both. You're professional, detail-oriented, consistent in how you administer assessments, and comfortable working in a regulated research environment.
What You'll Do
- Administer structured and semi-structured diagnostic interviews and clinician-rated scales according to study protocols and sponsor requirements
- Conduct screening, baseline, and follow-up assessments for clinical trial participants
- Evaluate symptom severity, diagnosis, functioning, and clinical change over time
- Identify and communicate participant safety concerns, including suicidality or worsening psychiatric symptoms
- Maintain consistent rating practices to support reliable study data and minimize rater drift
- Complete sponsor-required rater training, calibration, and certification
- Document assessments accurately in source documents and electronic systems
- Communicate with investigators, coordinators, sponsors, CROs, and study staff
- Follow study protocols, site SOPs, HIPAA, ICH-GCP, and applicable regulations
- Participate in study meetings, monitor visits, and other research activities as needed
- Serve as Facilitator/Session Monitor for psychedelic trial preparatory, dosing, and follow-up sessions
Qualifications
Required: an active Utah professional license in good standing as one of the following:
- Psychologist
- Psychiatrist
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Physician Assistant
- Psychotherapist (LMFT, LCSW, etc.)
Also required:
- Extensive experience using psychiatric rating scales in clinical trials and/or clinical practice
- Strong diagnostic interviewing skills and clinical judgment
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocol requirements
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team
Preferred:
- Clinical trial experience, including prior work as a rater in psychiatric or CNS studies
- Experience with any of these scales: MINI, SCID, HAM-A, HAM-D, MADRS (SIGMA), SIGH-A, C-SSRS, CGI, ATRQ
- Familiarity with sponsor qualification and rater certification processes
- Experience with source documentation and electronic data capture (EDC) systems
- Current GCP training, or willingness to complete it upon hire
Schedule
- Full-time and part-time positions available
- Typically Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Some days may run past 5:00 PM based on study and dosing-day needs
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience and license type
- Full-time employees receive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus paid time off
How to Apply
Ready to help shape the future of mental health care? Submit your information and resume using the form below.