Data Collector - Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wake Forest, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This full-time position is within the Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Gerontology department, focusing on Alzheimer's Disease Research. The role involves collecting and documenting data for research and information gathering activities. The Data Collector will participate in all aspects of research and evaluation, including editing collected data, assisting in the design and testing of data collection tools, and supervising data coding. The position also coordinates the organization of research materials, assists in data analysis and report preparation, performs fieldwork, and conducts interviews with patients, family members, and the public. Additionally, the Data Collector will assist individuals with forms and questionnaires and answer related questions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Education, or Public Health; or, an equivalent combination of experience and education including training in research methodology, computerized data processing, and/or interviewing techniques.
Experience in a research environment
Experience in department to be served

Responsibilities

Performs duties involved in the collection and documentation of data in support of research and information gathering activities.
Participates in all aspects of research and evaluation activities. Edits collected data and performs follow-up activities.
Assists in the design and testing of questionnaires, data input sheets, and other data collection mechanisms.
Supervises and participates in the coding of data in preparation for computer operations.
Coordinates the collection and organization of materials and data used in research reports, publications, and program descriptions.
Assists in data analyses and preparation of charts, graphs, and reports obtained from research data.
Performs fieldwork on assigned research project.
Establishes and coordinates interview schedules and conducts interviews with patients, family members, and the public.
Assists individuals in filling out preliminary forms and questionnaires and answers questions as required.
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.