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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for research participant recruiter in the United States is $23.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Research Participant Recruiter, a background in research administration, marketing, or healthcare along with strong organizational and communication skills is essential. Familiarity with participant tracking systems, online survey tools, and recruitment databases is highly valued in this role. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and cultural sensitivity help build trust and engage a diverse participant pool. These capabilities are vital to effectively identify, screen, and enroll eligible participants in research studies, ensuring project timelines and goals are met.

What is a research participant recruiter?

A Research Participant Recruiter is responsible for identifying, screening, and enrolling individuals to participate in research studies. They work closely with researchers to understand study requirements and use various methods, such as advertisements, outreach programs, and databases, to find suitable candidates. Their role ensures that studies have diverse and qualified participants, which is essential for reliable research results. Strong communication skills and attention to ethical considerations are key aspects of this job.

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Research Participant Recruiters often face challenges in identifying and engaging suitable candidates to meet study enrollment goals, especially for studies with strict eligibility criteria or hard-to-reach populations. Balancing multiple studies at once and keeping detailed, accurate records also requires strong organizational skills and attention to deadlines. Working closely with research coordinators, principal investigators, and sometimes clinicians, recruiters must often adapt their outreach strategies and maintain excellent communication across teams. Overcoming these challenges is key to ensuring study timelines are met and research outcomes are successful.

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Study Participant Recruiter

Headlands Research

Lake Worth, FL • Remote

$24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

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Job description

At Headlands Research, we are dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within our communities. As a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites, we leverage cutting-edge technology and exceptional support services to broaden outreach and participation. Founded in 2018, our rapidly growing company currently operates 20+ sites across the US and Canada, with plans for further expansion.

 Location: Remote in the United States  | Corporate  | Full-Time  | Clinical Research

We’re seeking temporary full-time remote Study Participant Recruiters to help us enroll for studies over the next 90 days (approximately). There is the possibility of extending the length of time. The Patient Recruitment Specialist will work remotely and be responsible for all subject recruitment-related activities for assigned clinical trials. This includes but is not limited to mastery of protocol specific inclusion/exclusion criteria, participation in the development of recruitment strategies and plans, and the tracking of recruitment results. The Patient Recruitment Specialist will mainly be responsible for phone screening potential study participants, entering information into the clinical database, and scheduling potential participants for on-site visits.

Schedule:  Mondays through Fridays, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location:  Remote in the United States
Reports to:  Patient Recruitment Manager
Benefits:  Our benefits package for full-time employees includes health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Paid Time Off (PTO), a variety of disability, accident, and life insurance options, as well as many more.

 Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a growing, mission-driven organization that values its people. At our core, we’re committed to bringing innovative medical treatments to patients faster—while creating an environment where employees thrive. If you’re passionate about clinical research and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

  • Make 60+ outbound calls a day, responding to patients that are interested in participating in a clinical trial; assess preliminary subject eligibility against protocol specific inclusion and exclusion criteria
  • Answer incoming calls from potential study patients and assess preliminary subject eligibility against protocol specific inclusion and exclusion criteria
  • Pass qualified patients onto the Sr. Patient Recruitment Specialist for more detailed medical pre-screening
  • Develop and maintain working knowledge of assigned medical indications
  • Review patient database, vendor portals and other electronic platforms as required to identify potential study patients and initiate contact
  • Ensure accurate collection and entry of patient information into the relevant databases while on the phone
  • Ensure courteous and efficient service is provided to all callers
  • Support other members of your team as well as cross-functional team members
  • Attend and contribute to department meetings
  • Performing other administrative tasks, as required.

Requirements:

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required
  • Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, or equivalent education or experience preferred
  • Prior experience delivering excellent customer service is required; call center experience a plus
  • Medical terminology knowledge a plus
  • Prior inside sales experience a plus
  • Experience with Salesforce a plus
  • Passion for communicating with people required
  • Possess exceptional organizational skills and attention to details
  • Display excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to quickly adapt to changes in responsibilities, workloads and priorities
  • Be a fast learner with capacity to retain and differentiate key enrollment criteria across clinical trials
  • Demonstrate a focus on process improvement and be capable of articulating ideas for improving efficiency and maximizing results
  • Possess well-developed interpersonal skills and an ability to work well independently, as well as with co-workers, peers, supervisor and external customers
  • Able to maintain confidentiality with HIPAA guidelines, patient information and other sensitive information
  • Demonstrate professionalism, sense of urgency and self-motivation to achieve required metrics
Remote Pay Range$21—$24 USD

Headlands Research will never ask a candidate for personal identifiable information (date of birth, social security number, driver’s license information, etc) via email or messenger tools, or for a financial deposit of any kind. 

Headlands Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Need Assistance?

Headlands Research is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact recruiting@headlandsresearch.com for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.