Psychedelic Research Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Join us in shaping the future of clinical research

Adams Clinical is a leading clinical trial site network committed to accelerating the development of life-changing medicines. Our mission is simple: deliver uncompromising data quality, safety, and diverse enrollment to advance healthcare. Our vision is to set the gold standard for clinical trial excellence. We believe our people make the difference. Guided by our core values—scientific rigor, operational excellence, commitment to sponsors and participants, and authentic collaboration—we create an environment where meaningful work drives meaningful change.

At Adams Clinical, you'll find:

• A culture of respect, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning
• A team dedicated to improving lives through innovation and integrity

If you're passionate about making an impact in clinical research and want to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization, we'd love to have you on our team.

Job role

We are seeking a per diem (PRN) assistant psychedelic dosing monitor to support clinical trials focused on psychedelic research for individuals with depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders at one or more of our research site locations. In this role, you will support dosing sessions under the supervision of the lead dosing session monitor, ensuring participant safety and protocol adherence throughout the trial. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team, complete study-specific training, and uphold rigorous ICH-GCP standards to support data integrity and participant wellbeing. Willingness to travel between regional sites is a plus, but not required (e.g., Watertown and Boston; Harlem and Bronx).

Key responsibilities

• Serve as assistant dosing session monitor in onsite psychedelic clinical trials for depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders.
• Complete study-sponsored training and Adams Clinical site-specific training requirements.
• Provide support to participants throughout the clinical trial in alignment with the study protocol and training guidelines.
• Collaborate with clinicians and site staff managing participant participation in the study.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities including administrative tasks, onboarding, and study-related training as assigned.

What success looks like

• You maintain consistent, dependable on-site availability three days per week (Monday–Wednesday or Tuesday–Thursday), supporting participant-facing dosing sessions under the lead dosing session monitor's supervision.
• You are fully onboarded in study-specific protocols and ICH-GCP standards, contributing to smooth trial operations through accurate observation, documentation, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a mental healthcare setting including clinical research experience as a clinical research coordinator or in a comparable role supporting psychiatric research studies
• Bachelors degree from accredited institution; clinical sciences, psychology or nursing focus is a plus
• Attention to detail is critical for this role to ensure accurate observation, documentation, and reporting of dosing sessions, with strict adherence to ICH-GCP standards and protocol requirements
• Experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, or other mood disorders
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an interest in advancing mental health care in a clinical research setting
• Ability to meet fixed scheduling expectations, including consistent on-site availability
• Final candidate must be approved by both Adams Clinical and the study sponsor

Preferred

• Prior experience with industry-sponsored psychedelic clinical trials (e.g., Compass, Cybin, Atai)

Job location: on-site work located at Watertown, MA; Boston, MA; Harlem, NY; Bronx, NY; Philadelphia, PA; or Dallas, TX.

Job type: per diem (PRN)

Expected hours: approximately 24 hours per week (flexible based on site needs and per diem [PRN] employee availability)

Compensation: $30 - $40 per training hour; $60-70 per hour working hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) / 401(k) matching

Adams Clinical is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We focus on hiring and nurturing top talent. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline, and termination, are made based on the candidate's or employee's qualifications relevant to the position. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.

In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired must, as a condition of employment, provide documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States and complete Form I-9 within the required timeframe. Adams Clinical participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.