Research Data Associate

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking 4-5 hourly research data associates for an epidemiology study examining self-reported drug use among nightclub and dance festival attendees. The study is funded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse. The ideal candidates are committed, highly motivated individuals who can work effectively, independently, and in small teams. The research data associates will survey individuals about to enter nightclubs and electronic dance music (EDM) dance festivals typically late at night. They will also try to obtain voluntary saliva samples from a subset of participants who take the survey. Familiarity with EDM and experience in the scene is a plus. Outgoing individuals who are comfortable approaching and speaking to people they have never met are strongly preferred. Research data associates will work in small groups to ensure safety.

Requirements

• Associate's degree plus one year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Computer literate
• Good interpersonal, writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in public health, psychology, sociology, or related
• Previous work experience in an office or research lab environment
• Excellent English and oral communication skills
• Interest in the epidemiology of drug use
• Familiarity with EDM nightclub, rave and dance festival scenes

Responsibilities

• Approach individuals about to enter nightclubs and dance festivals and briefly determine eligibility and interest in participation in the study
• Oversee administration of the survey (conducted via tablet) and pay participants
• If the participant volunteers to provide a saliva sample (to be analyzed at a later date), assist in the collection, labeling and tracking of the sample
• Track recruitment, data collection progress, and participant payments using spreadsheets
• Contact participants to take an optional online follow-up survey
• Assist in the shipment of saliva samples
• Attend short periodic team meetings to discuss progress

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resource groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree