Field Data Collector

NORC at the University of Chicago • Katy, TX

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About The Position

NORC at the University of Chicago is hiring Field Data Collectors (Field Interviewers) to support the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP), a national study of health, well-being, relationships, memory, and aging among older adults across the United States. Field Data Collectors meet one-on-one with older adults in their homes, guide participants through research interviews, and collect health and cognitive measures. Their work contributes to research intended to help scientists, healthcare professionals, and policymakers better understand aging and improve quality of life.

The position involves field-based visits and participant outreach, including interviews and assessments in respondents’ homes, workplaces, or other appropriate public locations. Collectors schedule and document visits using company technology, travel within an assigned territory, follow study protocols and confidentiality requirements, and collect health measurements and biological specimens after in-person training. This is intermittent work with a flexible schedule of 20 to 25 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

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.
• Comfortable making unsolicited contacts by phone and in person to gain cooperation for screening and in-depth interviews.
• Willing to conduct interviews in person at 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 case-management software applications.
• Must reside within 75 miles of the location listed in the job posting.
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and access to reliable transportation, except where driving is not required.
• Must provide I-9 documentation verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States; applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. NORC does not offer visa sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Gain respondent cooperation through persuasive communication and appropriate assertiveness.
• Maintain neutral and objective communication with respondents.
• Conduct in-home research visits and interviews in accordance with established protocols.
• Build positive relationships with older adults to support participation and engagement.
• Administer cognitive, physical, and health assessments.
• Collect biological specimens, including saliva and blood, in accordance with protocols and training requirements.
• Schedule, manage, and document participant visits using company technology.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold participant privacy, confidentiality, and data quality standards.
• Travel within an assigned territory to complete field-based research activities.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid orientation and training
• Free counseling and referrals through NORC’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs, including travel and electronics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED