Westat employs field staff in different locations across the country, depending on the requirements of our research projects. Field staff are hired on a temporary, as-needed basis and are generally not eligible for fringe benefits.
Please click on the job title to see current openings.
Positions may include the following:
Field Interviewers: Field interviewers conduct in-person interviews with selected respondents. These interviews will be conducted using computer-assisted or paper questionnaires, depending on study requirements. Field interviewers are responsible for contacting respondents at homes, businesses, or schools to conduct the interviews. They transmit the interview data back to the home office.
Listers: Listers record residential addresses in selected areas across the country. Listing is typically conducted by field interviewers.
Assessors: Assessors administer standardized tests, most frequently to children in schools, though other settings and respondents may be included.
Medical Records Abstractors: Abstractors review medical records and record information from the files as specified by the study protocol. Medical abstractors usually conduct their work at hospitals and doctors' offices.
Other Data Collectors: These positions range from performing clerical work, to observing behavior (e.g., observing seat belt use), to health professionals conducting medical examinations.
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Interviewers (Job Code WW/CMS/8906) A long-term project for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
seeks organized, detail-oriented individuals to interview Medicare recipients for a health care study.
Successful applicants will be trained to use a laptop computer to collect health and insurance information from selected Medicare beneficiaries. Interviewers go into the homes of older and disabled individuals and record the cost of every medical visit the sampled person made during the study period. We are hiring in approximately 45 cities and towns throughout the U.S.
We need applicants who are friendly, flexible, and willing to commit to 2 years of household interviewing. Candidates must have a car and valid driver’s license and are expected to be available to work at least 25 daytime hours a week. Successful applicants must attend two mandatory paid out-of-town training sessions (July 26 – August 3 and September 14 – 21). A personal background check may be required. Work begins in early August 2008. Mileage is reimbursed at the current government per mile rate. This is a part-time nonexempt position with limited benefits. Pay rates are based on experience.
If you are a reliable self-starter and have a minimum of a high school diploma/GED, this position may be right for you. Please send an email to MCBSRecruiting@Westat.com with the Job Code in the subject line. Include the following information:
If you have the qualities outlined above, working on this study can be a fascinating, rewarding experience. We look forward to hearing from you.
Interviewer (Job Code: WW/OWS/8931) We are currently seeking motivated individuals with a commitment to
excellence to conduct household interviews for an important environmental study sponsored by the state of Oklahoma.
Interviewers will use CAPI (computer assisted in-person interview) to conduct the interviews. Applicants must be available
to work 20-30 hours a week including day, evening, and weekend hours, and have a valid driver's license and the use of an
insured vehicle. In addition, applicants must reside in Oklahoma City or the surrounding areas and be able to
attend a mandatory training June 9-12, 2008, in Oklahoma City. Qualifications include basic computer skills and
the ability to keep respondents interested and engaged. Previous interviewer, lister, and CAPI experience is preferred.
Work will begin immediately after training. This is a part-time nonexempt position with limited benefits. Pay rates are
based on experience. For immediate consideration, please contact 1-800-937-8281, ext. 2895, M-F, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST.
Interviewers (Job Code WW/NSY/8905) We are currently seeking motivated individuals with a commitment to
excellence to collect interview data for an important nonhousehold study conducted for the U.S. Department of Justice,
Bureau of Justice Statistics. Data will be collected in Boston, MA; Albany, NY; Washington, DC; Jacksonville,
FL; Orlando, FL; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; and Portland, OR.
Interviewers will travel to correctional facilities and will use ACASI (audio computer-assisted self-interviewing) to
administer the survey to selected youth. Candidates must be available to work 25-30 hours per week (generally during the
hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.); have a reliable and insured car and a valid driver's license; be willing to travel up to
1 week at a time for some sites; and be able to lift 35 pounds. Previous experience with CAPI/ACASI preferred (and/or
interview experience). Must undergo a criminal background check. Work will begin for Wave 1-June 3-4, 2008 and for Wave
2-July 10, 2008. This is a part-time nonexempt position with limited benefits. Hours will be contingent upon caseload
and are not guaranteed. Pay rates are based on experience. Please contact NSYC@westat.com
or call 1-800-937-8281, X 2871.
Assessors/Interviewers (Job Code: WW/FF9/8927) The Year 9 Survey of Parents study, being conducted for Princeton University, is currently seeking motivated English and bilingual English/Spanish speaking data collectors. Data collection includes interviews with parents and one-on-one assessments of 9-year-old children during home visits. Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 20 (maximum 40) hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and some weekdays as needed. Qualifications include having effective communication, persuasive, and organizational skills; attention to detail; and laptop keyboarding skills. Fieldworkers with experience on such studies as ECLS-B and ECLS-K are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must live in one of the following metro areas:
Assignments include data collection from May through December 2008. Requires reliable car and valid driver's license for local travel. Mileage reimbursement and competitive hourly rates are offered. This is a nonexempt position with no benefits. Mandatory paid training in Rockville, MD, from May 13-17, 2008.
Please email Year9Parents@Westat.com for more information, or mail resume to: Year 9 Survey – TB388, 1500 Research Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850-3158.
Interviewer (Job Code WW/NH4/8912) We are currently seeking motivated individuals with a commitment to excellence for the ongoing National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The NHANES involves in-person household interviews and medical examinations conducted in a mobile examination center. Qualified candidates must possess a Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or the Social Sciences. Fluency in reading, writing and speaking English and Spanish. Must be certified by Westat in both languages. MEC Interviewers are part of a 15 person team that travels throughout the U.S. While at a work site, the medical staff resides in hotels and travel to the mobile examination center to complete their work; a 48-week period of FULL-TIME CONTINUOUS TRAVEL IS REQUIRED. Candidates undergo a federally mandated background security & driving record check. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonuses, paid lodging, per diem ranging from $39-$64 per day, company car and insurance or car allowance, paid holidays, ESOP, 401K; health insurance is offered at a cost.
Please contact NHANESJobs@westat.com or Voice mail: 800.937-8284. For immediate consideration, please include the job code when responding to this ad.
Dietary Interviewer (Job Code WW/NH4/8915) We are currently seeking motivated individuals with a commitment to excellence for the ongoing National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The NHANES involves in-person household interviews and medical examinations conducted in a mobile examination center. Qualified candidates are required to have a degree in food and nutrition or a health-related bachelor’s degree with 12 hours of nutrition. Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English and Spanish is required. Must be certified by Westat in both languages. The dietary interviewer is part of a 15-person team that travels throughout the U.S. While at a work site, the medical staff reside in hotels and travel to the mobile examination center to complete their work; a 48-week period of FULL-TIME CONTINUOUS TRAVEL IS REQUIRED. Candidates undergo a federally mandated background security & driving record check. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonuses, paid lodging, per diem ranging from $39-$64 per day, company car and insurance or car allowance, paid holidays, an ESOP, and a 401K; health insurance is offered at a cost.
Please contact NHANESJobs@westat.com or Voice mail: 800.937-8284. For immediate consideration, please include the job code when responding to this ad.
Interviewer (Job Code WW/NH4/8920) We are currently seeking motivated individuals with a commitment to excellence for the ongoing National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The NHANES involves in-person household interviews and medical examinations conducted in a mobile examination center. Interviewers will be part of a large team that travels throughout the U.S. Valid driver’s license and FULL-TIME CONTINUOUS TRAVEL IS REQUIRED. Experience in research, sales, or community/social work preferred. Interviewers travel approximately 48 weeks a year to complete their work and have two vacation breaks, lasting 8-10 days each. While at a work site, interviewers reside in hotels and travel to a local field office where they receive and turn in work. Pay rates are based on experience. Valid driver’s license required. Candidates undergo a federally mandated background security and driving record check. Benefits include bonuses, paid lodging, per diem ranging from $39-$64 per day, company car and insurance or car allowance, paid holidays, an ESOP, and a 401K; health insurance is offered at a cost.
Please contact NHANESJobs@westat.com or Voice mail: 800.937-8284. For immediate consideration, please include the job code when responding to this ad.
Backup Interviewer (Job Code WW/NH4/8911) We are currently seeking motivated individuals with a commitment to excellence for the ongoing National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The NHANES involves in-person household interviews and medical examinations conducted in a mobile examination center. Experience in research, sales, or community/social work preferred; computer experience a plus. Must be able to follow a specific, defined research protocol. Backup interviewers will be part of a large team that travels throughout the U.S. Backup interviewers fly to their assignments and work at a site (usually a U.S. county) for approximately 9 weeks or more. Candidates must be able to make at least a 1-year commitment to the study and be available to work on-call for several months at a time (remain in the field; don't go home during their assignment). Experience in research, sales, or community/social work preferred. While at a work site, interviewers reside in hotels and travel to a local field office where they receive and turn in work. Pay rates are based on experience. Valid driver's license required. Candidates undergo a federally mandated background security and driving record check. Benefits include bonuses, paid lodging, per diem ranging from $39-$64 per day, company car and insurance; vacation is determined by hours worked per year.
Please contact NHANESJobs@westat.com or Voice mail: 800.937-8284. For immediate consideration, please include the job code when responding to this ad.
Bilingual Interviewer (Job Code WW/NH4/8919) We are currently seeking motivated individuals with a commitment to excellence for the ongoing National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The NHANES involves in-person household interviews and medical examinations conducted in a mobile examination center. Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English and Spanish is required. Must be certified by Westat in both languages. Experience in research, sales, or community/social work preferred; computer experience is a plus. While at a work site, interviewers reside in hotels and travel to a local field office where they receive and turn in work. Valid driver’s license and FULL-TIME CONTINUOUS TRAVEL IS REQUIRED. Candidates undergo a federally mandated background security and driving record check. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonuses, paid lodging, per diem ranging from $39-$64 per day, company car and insurance or car allowance, paid holidays, an ESOP, and a 401K; health insurance is offered at a cost.
Please contact NHANESJobs@westat.com or Voice mail: 800.937-8284. For immediate consideration, please include the job code when responding to this ad.
Backup Bilingual Interviewer (Job Code WW/NH4/8910) We are currently seeking motivated individuals with a commitment to excellence for the ongoing National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The NHANES involves in-person household interviews and medical examinations conducted in a mobile examination center. Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English and Spanish is required. Must be certified by Westat in both languages. Experience in research, sales, or community/social work preferred; computer experience a plus. Backup interviewers will be part of a large team that travels throughout the U.S. Backup interviewers fly to their assignments and work at a site (usually a U.S. county) for approximately 9 weeks or more. Candidates must be able to make at least a 1-year commitment to the study and be available to work on-call for several months at a time (remain in the field; don't go home during their assignment). Experience in research, sales, or community/social work preferred. While at a work site, interviewers reside in hotels and travel to a local field office where they receive and turn in work. Pay rates are based on experience. Valid driver's license required. Candidates must undergo a federally mandated background security and driving record check. Benefits include bonuses, paid lodging, per diem ranging from $39-$64 per day, company car and insurance; vacation is determined by hours worked per year.
Please contact NHANESJobs@westat.com or Voice mail: 800.937-8284. For immediate consideration, please include the job code when responding to this ad.
No positions are available at this time.
Assessment Administrators (Job Code: WW/N8A/8944) We are seeking motivated individuals with experience working with students and a commitment to excellence to conduct assessments in schools in all states across the country for an important educational study for the National Center for Education Statistics. Assessment Administrators will travel to schools and use a script to conduct assessments with a sample of students in grades 4, 8, and 12. Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 20 hrs./wk. during the morning and early afternoon, Monday through Friday. Must provide own transportation, be able to carry a 15 lb. box, and complete a FBI fingerprint and security background check. Qualifications include excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work in a diverse team, and to work with students in a classroom setting. Training provided. This is a part-time hourly, nonexempt position with limited benefits. For more information or to receive an application, please contact Pat Heiser at NAEPrecruit@westat.com or 1-888-237-8036, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST.
Assessors/Interviewers (Job Code: WW/FF9/8927) The Year 9 Survey of Parents study, being conducted for Princeton University, is currently seeking motivated English and bilingual English/Spanish speaking data collectors. Data collection includes interviews with parents and one-on-one assessments of 9-year-old children during home visits. Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 20 (maximum 40) hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and some weekdays as needed. Qualifications include having effective communication, persuasive, and organizational skills; attention to detail; and laptop keyboarding skills. Fieldworkers with experience on such studies as ECLS-B and ECLS-K are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must live in one of the following metro areas:
Assignments include data collection from May through December 2008. Requires reliable car and valid driver's license for local travel. Mileage reimbursement and competitive hourly rates are offered. This is a nonexempt position with no benefits. Mandatory paid training in Rockville, MD, from May 13-17, 2008.
Please email Year9Parents@Westat.com for more information, or mail resume to: Year 9 Survey – TB388, 1500 Research Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850-3158.
Medical Record Abstractors (Job Code WW/DWN/8901) Westat is seeking individuals to gather and report data for a long-term national public health surveillance system that monitors trends in drug-related emergency department visits. Prior experience with medical records and/or medical terminology is required. Familiarity with computers including using multiple computer applications is necessary. We are looking for individuals who are dependable, detail-oriented, respectful of confidential information, and comfortable in a hospital environment. Reporters receive in-person training and support from Westat staff in the field as well as at the home office. Hours are negotiated with the hospital and may include either part-time or full-time work, evening and/or weekend shifts. This is a nonexempt position with limited benefits. Pay rates vary per location. You may email your resume to DAWNJobs@westat.com or fax your resume to (301) 294-3915. For immediate consideration, please include the job code in your cover letter.
Field Manager (Job Code: WW/NH4/8909) We are currently seeking a motivated individual with a minimum
of 1 to 3 years supervisory/management experience for the overall responsibility of assisting the Study Manager, and
supervising activities of subordinate staff. He/she will be responsible for administrative and computer tasks, preparation
of materials for future site locations, and other related duties as assigned. This federally mandated health study is
being conducted for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Full time continuous travel is required as counties across the United State are selected annually
to participate in the study. Field office teams work in 5 sites a year, remaining in each location for about 9 weeks.
Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, to include some evenings and weekends; have strong
interpersonal skills, be detail oriented, and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Prefer BS/BA
degree, computer skills, and the ability to work within research protocol in cooperation with team members, in a fast
paced, goal oriented environment.
A valid driver's license is required. Candidates must undergo a federally mandated background security and driving record check. Pay rates are based on experience. This is an exempt position with benefits including bonuses, paid lodging, per diem ranging from $39-$64 per day, company car and insurance, or car allowance; paid holidays, ESOP, 401K; and, health insurance is offered at a cost.
Please contact NHANESJobs@westat.com or Voice mail : 800.937-8284. For immediate consideration, please include the job code when responding to this ad.
Medical Technologist (Job Code: WW/NH4/ 8913) We are currently seeking motivated individuals with a commitment to excellence for the ongoing National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The NHANES involves in-person household interviews and medical examinations conducted in a mobile examination center. Qualified candidates must be nationally certified and have phlebotomy experience. MT/MLT are part of a 15-person team that travels throughout the U.S. While at a work site, the medical staff resides in hotels and travels to the mobile examination center to complete their work. A total of 48 weeks of FULL-TIME CONTINUOUS TRAVEL IS REQUIRED.
A federally mandated background security and driving record check is compulsory. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonuses, paid lodging, per diem ranging from $39-$64 per day, a company car and insurance or car allowance, paid holidays, ESOP, and a 401K; health insurance is offered at a cost.
Please contact NHANESJobs@westat.com or leave voice mail: 800-937-8284. For immediate consideration, please include the job code when responding to this ad.
Assistant Office Manager (Job Code WW/NH4/8908) We are currently seeking a motivated individual with a commitment to excellence for the ongoing National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The NHANES involves in-person household interviews and medical examinations conducted in a mobile examination center. The assistant office manager will be part of a large team that travels throughout the U.S. FULL-TIME CONTINUOUS TRAVEL IS REQUIRED. Qualifications include experience in computer use, data entry and customer service, and administrative and clerical skills. Other responsibilities include following protocol and dealing with the general public. Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English and Spanish is preferred. ASSISTANT Office Managers (AOMs) travel approximately 48 weeks a year to complete their work and have two vacation breaks, lasting 8-10 days each. While at a work site, AOMs reside in hotels and travel to a local field office to work.
A valid driver's license is required and candidates undergo a federally mandated background security and driving record check. Pay rates are based on experience. This is an exempt position with benefits. Benefits include bonuses, paid lodging, per diem ranging from $39-$64 per day, company car and insurance or car allowance, paid holidays, an ESOP, and a 401K; health insurance is offered at a cost.
Please contact NHANESJobs@westat.com or Voice mail : 800.937-8284. For immediate consideration, please include the job code and your resume when responding to this ad.
Radiologic Technologist (Job Code: WW/NH4/8914) We are currently seeking motivated individuals with a commitment to excellence for the ongoing National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The NHANES involves in-person household interviews and medical examinations conducted in a mobile examination center. Qualified candidates must be AART certified. The Radiologic Technologist is part of a 15 person team that travels throughout the U.S. While at a work site, the medical staff resides in hotels and travel to the mobile examination center to complete their work; a 48-week period of FULL-TIME CONTINUOUS TRAVEL IS REQUIRED. Candidates undergo a federally mandated background security & driving record check. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonuses, paid lodging, per diem ranging from $39-$64 per day, company car and insurance or car allowance, paid holidays, ESOP, 401K; health insurance is offered at a cost.
Please contact NHANESJobs@westat.com or Voice mail: 800.937-8284. For immediate consideration, please include the job code when responding to this ad.
Study Manager (Job Code: WW/NH4/8939) We are currently seeking a motivated individual with a minimum of 10 years of management experience for the overall responsibility of activities at a field site and directly supervising an office team of 4 persons and up to 18 household interviewers at any one time. This federally mandated health study is being conducted for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Center for Health Statistics. Full time continuous travel is required as counties across the United State are selected to participate in the study. Field office teams work in 5 sites a year, remaining in each site for about 9 weeks. Candidates must be available to work a minimum 40 hours per week to include evening and weekends; and have the ability to perform the principal duties and responsibilities of the position. Qualifications include supervision/management experience, strong interpersonal skills, experience working with local media and dignitaries, computer skills, work within research protocol, manage and assign case work, work in a goal oriented environment, work cooperatively and build a team; other related duties will be given as required.
A valid driver's license required and candidates undergo a federally mandated background security and driving record check. Pay rates are based on experience. This is an exempt position with benefits. Benefits include bonuses, paid lodging, per diem ranging from $39-$64 per day, company car and insurance or car allowance, paid holidays, an ESOP, and a 401K; health insurance is offered at a cost.
Please contact NHANESJobs@westat.com or Voice mail : 800.937-8284. For immediate consideration, please include the job code and resume when responding to this ad.
For information about other data collection employment opportunities call 888-WESTAT1 or send an email to FieldApplications@westat.com to request an application.
