Research Contractor – AI-Moderated Research

Outset

Research Contractor supporting AI-moderated research projects for brands like Hubspot and Microsoft. Building guides, managing recruitment, and refining research processes on a flexible schedule.

Posted 7/21/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in qualitative and mixed methods research, with a strong focus on participant recruitment management and guide development. Proven ability to execute projects with precision and communicate effectively under minimal supervision.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Qualitative Research ExperienceMixed Methods ResearchUnmoderated Research PlatformsParticipant Recruitment ManagementAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Research Guide DevelopmentDiscussion Guide CreationFielding ManagementAI-Moderated Research PlatformsGuide Refinement

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationIndependent WorkFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Outset Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide and screener programming — build out discussion guides and screeners in the Outset platform
Guide refinement and development — sharpen and iterate on research guides, async or live
Participant recruitment management and fielding — manage recruitment and keep projects fielded and on track

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5+ years of research experience (qualitative and/or mixed methods)
Hands-on experience with unmoderated research and/or AI-moderated research platforms, including what makes a strong guide and participant experience
Very strong attention to detail - precise, thorough, and reliable in execution
Comfortable working independently and flexibly
Clear communicator who can operate with light oversight and deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, on-call project work (~20–40 hrs/week)