PATH - Field Interviewer

Westat is currently seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to be field interviewers on the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study. PATH collects information on tobacco use and examines attitudes about tobacco use as well as the short- and long-term health effects of such use.

The primary role of the PATH Field Interviewer is to locate sampled addresses and interview adults and youth in their homes for a longitudinal study. Interviewers show adult and youth respondents how to collect urine samples using self-collection kits. Interviewers also coordinate appointments with a trained phlebotomist who will take blood samples from selected adults. Interviewers regularly receive and transmit data via broadband and report progress and costs to their supervisor.

Interested applicants are required to view the PATH interviewer video to learn more about this position. To view the video, click the link below:

PATH Study: The Field Interviewer's Job - Westat

Candidates must:

Be 18 or older (or an emancipated minor) with the ability to enter binding confidentiality agreements to protect project information;

Have a high school diploma or GED;

Be available to complete a paid virtual training program from February 12, 2024 through early March 2024. Training will require 20-25 hours per week.

Live in or around the geographic work area defined by the project sample;

Be available to work during the data collection period from March 2024 through

December 31st 2024;

Be available to work 20 hours per week, mostly evenings and weekends, at specified days/times when work is available;

Be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations, which include lifting and carrying 30 pounds of equipment and materials; walking several blocks; and climbing a flight of stairs while carrying equipment;

Have a telephone service with a long-distance calling feature.;

Have a secure high-speed Internet home connection;

Have a vehicle with insurance under your name;

Have a valid (current) driver’s license that is not under suspension.

Any offer of employment may be contingent upon receipt of acceptable results from a post-offer background screening, if required for the specific position, which may include, for example, identity verification, employment history, motor vehicle driving record history, and criminal or sexual offender records history.

This is a part-time, variable hour, non-exempt position not initially eligible for health insurance. This federal government project is subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). The hourly rate for this position is determined by the location where work is performed. In addition to hourly pay, a Health and Welfare payment of $4.98 per hour, which may be reduced based on group benefit elections, will be paid weekly for up to 40 hours per week. This position is eligible for paid vacation and holiday leave based on hours worked. All field positions accrue sick leave (based on hours worked) and are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program (employer matching is dependent on hours worked and disbursement is subject to program rules).

Working on this study can be a fascinating, rewarding experience. If you are a reliable self-starter, this position may be right for you.

To apply, go to www.westat.com/fieldjobs and enter 26270BR in the space provided or: Apply for job

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