Field Data Collector

NORC at the University of Chicago•Auburn, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NORC at the University of Chicago is seeking Field Data Collectors (Field Interviewers) to support the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP), a national study of the health, well-being, relationships, memory, and aging experiences of older adults in the United States. Field Data Collectors meet one-on-one with older adults at their homes, workplaces, or other appropriate locations to conduct research interviews and collect health and cognitive measures. The work contributes to research intended to help scientists, healthcare professionals, and policymakers better understand aging and improve quality of life. The role involves building relationships with participants, scheduling and documenting visits using company technology, and traveling within an assigned territory. Collectors administer interviews and assessments, collect biological specimens such as saliva and blood, and follow study protocols, confidentiality requirements, and quality standards. In-person training is provided for collection of measurements and specimens and use of specialized study equipment. This is an intermittent position with a flexible part-time schedule of 20 to 25 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. It is suited to people who can work independently, manage their own schedules, and connect with people from diverse backgrounds. The position requires travel within 75 miles of the listed location and reliable transportation. Pay is $19.50–$24.00 per hour, based on experience and geographic location, with an additional $1.00 per hour after Spanish/English bilingual certification.

Requirements

Available to work 20 to 25 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
Able to work independently, stay organized, and manage a personal schedule.
Comfortable visiting older adults in their homes, including making unannounced outreach visits.
Willing to conduct interviews in a respondent's home, workplace, or another appropriate public location.
Comfortable handling specialized study equipment after completing in-person training.
Willing to collect biological specimens, such as saliva and blood.
Able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 10 pounds and walk up and down stairs as needed.
Comfortable using a company-provided laptop, tablet, basic medical equipment, and software applications for case management.
Must reside within 75 miles of the location listed in the job posting.
Valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
Must provide evidence of identity and authorization to work in the United States and be eligible to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-home research visits, including interviews, assessments, and data collection.
Build positive relationships with older adults to support study participation and engagement.
Gain respondent cooperation through persuasive and appropriately assertive communication.
Maintain neutral and objective communication with respondents.
Make unsolicited contacts by phone and in person, including outreach visits, to complete screeners and in-depth interviews.
Schedule, manage, and document participant visits using company technology.
Travel within the assigned territory to complete field-based research activities.
Conduct interviews and administer cognitive, physical, and health assessments in accordance with established protocols.
Collect health-related measurements and biological specimens, including saliva and blood, in accordance with training and study protocols.
Maintain accurate documentation and uphold participant privacy, confidentiality, and data quality standards.
Comply with research protocols, confidentiality requirements, and quality standards.