Field Data Collector

NORC at the University of Chicago • Ocala, FL

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 in their homes, guide them through research interviews, and collect health and cognitive measurements. The work contributes to research intended to help scientists, healthcare professionals, and policymakers better understand aging and improve quality of life.

The role involves conducting field-based visits and interviews, building rapport with participants, scheduling and documenting visits using company technology, and traveling within an assigned territory. Collectors must follow research protocols and confidentiality and quality standards. After in-person training, they also collect health-related measurements and biological specimens, including saliva and blood.

This is an intermittent position with a flexible part-time schedule of 20 to 25 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. The listed pay range is $19.50–$24.00 per hour, based on experience and geographic location. Certified bilingual employees receive an additional $1.00 per hour worked. Intermittent staff are eligible for a 403(b) retirement plan, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid orientation and training, free counseling and referrals through NORC’s Employee Assistance Program, and employee discount programs.

Requirements

• Available to work 20 to 25 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
• Able to work independently, stay organized, and manage a 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 screeners and in-depth interviews.
• 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 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.
• 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

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

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
• Additional bilingual pay of $1.00 for each hour worked after certification is completed

What This Job Offers

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