Research Assistant

Ambrosia Treatment Centers; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

Ambrosia Behavioral Health in West Palm Beach, FL seeks an experienced Research Assistant to support the full lifecycle of clinical studies in behavioral health and neuroscience. The role requires hands-on research experience and strong regulatory knowledge.

The ideal candidate will coordinate participant recruitment, data management, and study compliance while working with sponsors, CROs, and monitors. On-site position with opportunities for growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, biology, public health, or related field.
• Hands-on clinical research experience required.
• Approximately 1–2 years of clinical research experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating clinical trials and/or supporting study coordination.
• Working knowledge of GCP and clinical regulations.
• Experience with participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, and visits.
• Experience with electronic data capture systems and research databases.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, communication, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical records.
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatry, substance use, or mental health.
• Experience working with sponsors, CROs, and research monitors.
• ACRP or SOCRA certification.
• Familiarity with qEEG, TMS, neurofeedback, neuromodulation, or related neuroscience technologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical research studies from startup through closeout.
• Support participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, retention, and study visits.
• Coordinate study schedules and ensure protocol requirements and visit windows are met.
• Maintain accurate source documentation, regulatory files, and essential study documents.
• Assist with IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and regulatory requirements.
• Enter and maintain study data in EDC/research databases and resolve data queries.
• Coordinate with investigators, sponsors, CROs, monitors, and other study partners.
• Prepare for monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
• Track study deadlines, outstanding items, and required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, HIPAA, informed consent requirements, study protocols, and applicable regulations.

Skills

Clinical research

GCP knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Participant recruitment

Study coordination

Data management

Electronic data capture

EMR use

MS Office

Behavioral health experience

Sponsor/CRO liaison

SOCRA/ACRP cert familiarity

Neuroscience tech familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology

Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience

Bachelor’s degree in biology

Bachelor’s degree in public health

Related field

Tools

EDC systems

Electronic medical records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ambrosia’s Florida Drug Rehab and Florida Mental Health Treatment Careers

We pride ourselves in hiring compassionate individuals that are ready to provide quality care. Our goal is to create a warm working environment in which our employees feel respected and valued. In the end, we at Ambrosia Behavioral Health know that the happiness of our team leads to a higher rate of success in our clients. Check out our current job listings to see if you are the right fit for a position at one of our renowned addiction treatment facilities.

Rewarding Work in the Behavioral Health Field

At Ambrosia Behavioral Health, we believe there is nothing more fulfilling than helping others. Our team of addiction specialists works closely with those battling substance misuse and mental illness. In addition, we offer them essential structure and crucial support when they need it most. People trust us to help them or their loved ones because they know our hardworking staff will do everything to help them achieve a happy, sober life.

Purpose-Driven Culture

Ambrosia Behavioral Health is based on like-mind culture and positive personalities. We emphasize the importance of empathy, integrity, and unity to our employees. In fact, we consider ourselves to be less like co-workers and more like family. Our values include:

• Community:A strong sense of unity and inclusivity are everything to our center.
• Generosity:We believe in being generous with our time and kindness.
• Commitment:Our team members are dedicated to changing lives through comprehensive treatment.
• Resiliency:We never give up. Our staff members continue to strive for excellence no matter what.
• Compassion:We create a nurturing, judgment-free environment for all of our clients.
• Action:We do what we say we will as it is important to us that we are always living our truth.

Benefits of Working With Us

The future of our employees is important to us. That’s why we offer opportunities for growth and education. New employees have the opportunity to work closely with some of the most knowledgeable and skillful professionals in the industry.

Our team takes the treatment of addiction and mental illness seriously. Thus, this is why we want to ensure our employees are rewarded for their hard work. Moreover, along with professional development, reduced health insurance plans, and generous PTO, we are on a mission to set those who work with us up for success.

Learn More About Our South Florida Treatment Programs

Dig deep to address the causes of behavioral health issues.

At Ambrosia Behavioral Health, our team works together to create a better and brighter future for our clients. We offer a wide range of part-time and full-time positions at each of our locations. If you do not see a position that interests you below, please be on the lookout for future openings as we continue to grow and better our company.

Position: Research Assistant

Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Job Id: 417

# of Openings: 1

Ambrosia Behavioral Health is revolutionizing behavioral, substance use, and eating disorder treatment for adolescents and adults by combining cutting edge neuroscience and precision diagnostics with compassionate, evidence-based therapies. Guided by our core values— Compassion, Excellence, and Innovation —we provide individualized, holistic, trauma-informed care in a supportive and healing environment that improves patient outcomes and empowers patients toward long-term recovery.

On-site, West Palm Beach, FL

Ambrosia Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced, organized, and proactive Research Assistant to support the full lifecycle of clinical research studies in behavioral health and neuroscience.

The ideal candidate has hands-on clinical research experience, strong knowledge of research operations and GCP, and the ability to independently manage study activities, participants, documentation, data, and research partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical research studies from startup through closeout.
• Support participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, retention, and study visits.
• Coordinate study schedules and ensure protocol requirements and visit windows are met.
• Maintain accurate source documentation, regulatory files, and essential study documents.
• Assist with IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and regulatory requirements.
• Enter and maintain study data in EDC/research databases and resolve data queries.
• Coordinate with investigators, sponsors, CROs, monitors, and other study partners.
• Prepare for monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
• Track study deadlines, outstanding items, and required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, HIPAA, informed consent requirements, study protocols, and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Public Health, or related field.
• Hands-on clinical research experience required.
• Approximately 1-2 years of clinical research experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating clinical trials and/or supporting study coordination.
• Working knowledge of GCP and clinical research regulations.
• Experience with participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, study visits, and research documentation.
• Experience with electronic data capture systems and/or clinical research databases.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, communication, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical records.
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatry, substance use, or mental health.
• Experience working with individuals with behavioral health or substance use disorders.
• Experience working with sponsors, CROs, and research monitors.
• ACRP or SOCRA certification.
• Familiarity with qEEG, TMS, neurofeedback, neuromodulation, or other neuroscience technologies.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes ownership, stays ahead of deadlines, solves problems proactively, communicates effectively, and keeps studies moving forward while maintaining the highest standards of participant safety, protocol compliance, and data quality.

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Opportunity to work in an innovative behavioral health and neuroscience research environment

Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM ( Medical Reviewer )

Dr. Alam is an internationally renowned psychiatrist with academic affiliations with Northwestern University and University of Illinois, Chicago where he completed his residency training. He has been a principal investigator for over forty studies and has been involved in research leading to the approval of most psychiatric medications currently on the market. He is the founder of the Neuroscience Research Institute which continues to conduct research on cutting edge medication and interventional psychiatry. Dr. Alam is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He has won several awards and has been featured extensively on radio and television.