City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $19.95 - $23.45
Close Date 04/12/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Department of Psychiatry at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute is searching for a Research Assistant II . This position will perform a variety of administrative tasks in support of a clinical trial on ketamine-assisted therapy + a mindfulness training program for patients with opioid use disorder as well as possibly other psychedelic trials. This would involve working with a clinical research coordinator to help with recruiting and contacting participants, managing study related tasks such as verifying eligibility, enrolling participants, assisting with study related screening procedures including EKGs, scheduling participant visits, maintaining study related records, transporting samples or laboratory equipment, monitoring inventory levels and order supplies.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Support daily operations of clinical trials focused on ketamine assisted therapy combined with mindfulness training for patients with opioid use disorder, along with potential participation in other psychedelic research studies.
- Collaborate closely with the clinical research coordinator to assist with participant recruitment, outreach, and follow up communication.
- Verify participant eligibility, assist with enrollment activities, and help conduct study related screening procedures such as obtaining EKGs under appropriate supervision.
- Schedule participant visits, coordinate appointment logistics, and ensure timely completion of study requirements.
- Maintain accurate and organized study records in accordance with research protocols and regulatory expectations.
- Assist with transportation of samples or laboratory equipment between designated research and clinical sites.
- Monitor supply and equipment inventory, track usage, and place orders to ensure adequate availability of materials needed for study procedures.
- Provide general administrative and operational support to promote smooth and efficient study workflow.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Research Assistant, II : Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.eduFor more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.