Clinical Research Recruitment Specialist- Chicago, IL

Clinical Research Patient Recruiter

Chicago, IL | $23$25/hour

IMA Clinical Research is seeking a motivated and personable Patient Recruiter to support enrollment efforts for active clinical studies. This is a great opportunity for recent college graduates, aspiring healthcare professionals, psychology or neuroscience majors, pre-med students, or individuals with strong customer-facing experience who are interested in gaining hands-on exposure to the clinical research field. In this fast-paced role, you'll connect with potential study participants, help guide them through the screening process, and play a key role in supporting groundbreaking research studies.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct outbound calls to potential study participants
• Pre-screen candidates for study eligibility
• Schedule appointments and coordinate with research staff
• Educate participants on study expectations and next steps
• Maintain accurate and organized recruitment documentation
• Provide a positive and professional participant experience

What We're Looking For:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable speaking with individuals over the phone throughout the day
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Customer service, call center, healthcare, recruiting, or administrative experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree or coursework in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Healthcare, Public Health, or a related field preferred
• Passion for healthcare, clinical research, or behavioral health

Why Join IMA Clinical Research?

• Excellent entry point into the clinical research industry
• Gain exposure to CNS and behavioral health studies
• Collaborative and mission-driven team environment
• Opportunity to build valuable healthcare and research experience

What we offer:

• Medical, dental & vision benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO + paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement & student loan assistance
• No on-call responsibilities

The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer