Research Assistant / Patient Recruitment
Headlands Research · Chesterfield, MO · 2 mo ago
AnalystFull-time
The Role
We’re seeking a Clinical Research Assistant (RA) / Patient Recruitment Specialist for our Clinical Research Professionals site located in Chesterfield, MO. As an RA, you won’t just be supporting research—you’ll be helping shape the future of healthcare. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with clinical experience who are ready to grow their skillset and income potential within the clinical research field.
Responsibilities
- Assist research coordinators in conducting clinical trial visits in compliance with study protocols
- Make outbound phone calls to recruit patients for upcoming trials
- Collect and record vital signs, make study-related phone calls, and document data in electronic systems
- Support subject screening, enrollment, and follow-up processes
- Review and verify study documentation for accuracy and completeness
- Maintain close communication with coordinators, investigators, and study participants
Requirements
- Familiarity with medical terminology and basic laboratory procedures preferred
- Prior experience providing direct hands-on patient care preferred
- You must be comfortable sometimes spending long hours on the phone speaking with potential clinical trial participants
- Clinical research experience preferred
- Comfortable using multiple electronic data entry systems
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills—you’ll be interacting with participants, providers, and sponsors
- Passion for improving patient outcomes through research