PATH 3.0 – Screening Field Interviewer

Join Westat as a Screening Field Interviewer for the PATH 3.0 study in Avondale, McCracken County, a full-time position supporting critical health research. We're recruiting detail-oriented interviewers who excel at building trust with research participants and gathering accurate data for the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study, which examines tobacco and nicotine use patterns and their health effects across American communities.

About the Role

As a Screening Field Interviewer with PATH 3.0, you're the essential first point of contact with study participants. You'll conduct preliminary screening interviews to determine eligibility, establish professional rapport with diverse populations, and ensure precise data collection that advances public health research. This role offers independence in your fieldwork combined with collaboration within a structured research team, all while upholding strict confidentiality and ethical standards.

What You'll Do

• Execute screening interviews following standardized research protocols and questionnaires
• Evaluate participant eligibility according to study requirements
• Record responses with accuracy using designated data collection systems
• Travel throughout assigned field areas to meet participants at convenient locations
• Document findings thoroughly and communicate updates to the research team
• Engage professionally and respectfully with participants of all backgrounds
• Track and achieve assigned interview targets on schedule
• Safeguard participant privacy and adhere to all research protocols

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Strong listening and verbal communication abilities
• Keen attention to detail in recording information
• Capacity to work autonomously and manage time effectively
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for field visits
• Ability to interact respectfully with diverse communities
• Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn software systems
• Dedication to research confidentiality and data integrity

About Westat

Westat is a leading survey research firm delivering data collection and analysis services to government agencies, universities, and organizations nationwide. We design and execute research studies that shape policy and improve public health outcomes.

How to Apply

Apply through this listing to join the PATH 3.0 research team as a Screening Field Interviewer in Avondale, McCracken County.