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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.

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Last Modified on: 07/01/2010

Field Interviewers

Interviewers (Job Code: WW/PPT/10011) We are currently seeking motivated individuals with a commitment to excellence to collect data for an important household literacy study being conducted for the U.S. Department of Education in the states listed below. We are seeking detail-oriented individuals who will screen households to identify respondents, gain respondent cooperation, set appointments, and administer an interview and assessment using a Westat-provided laptop computer.

Candidates:

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. If hired to be a bilingual interviewer, must be fluent in both written and spoken English and Spanish.
• Must work flexible hours, primarily evenings and weekends.
• Must be willing to work up to 25 hours per week, when work is available. Work hours are based on assignment, location, and respondents' needs.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, which includes a laptop and interviewing materials, and can climb stairs if needed with or without reasonable accommodations to gain entry to sampled households.
• Must have an analog landline telephone at home (or be willing to obtain one); answering machine/voice mail preferred.
• Must own or have unlimited use of an insured car and have a valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must be available to attend an out-of-town paid training for 5 days beginning in late August.
• Must have keyboarding skills.
• Previous interviewing or public contact experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to pass Federally mandated background check.
• Must live in or within driving distance of one of the areas listed below:

This is a part-time, nonexempt position with no benefits. It is required that you complete a background check during the hiring process. Work will begin in late August and continue through the end of November. Pay rate is based on area of residency and relevant experience.

To apply for this position click on the State below where you are located to complete an online application.

• CALIFORNIA
• DELAWARE
• DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
• FLORIDA
• GEORGIA
• IDAHO
• INDIANA
• MARYLAND
• MICHIGAN
• MINNESOTA
• NEBRASKA
• NEW HAMPSHIRE
• NEW JERSEY
• NEW MEXICO
• OHIO
• RHODE ISLAND
• SOUTH CAROLINA
• TENNESSEE
• TEXAS
• VIRGINIA
• WASHINGTON
• WISCONSIN

For more information about this position, please e-mail ISAjobs@Westat.com. (THIS IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY, NOT RESUMES OR AN APPLICATION)

Interviewer (Job Code: WW/NH4/99004) 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. 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/NH4/99005) 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. 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/NH4/99006) 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/NH4/99007) 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/NH4/99008) 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. 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/NH4/99009) 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. 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.

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Assessors

Assessors (Job Code WW/ECL/10015) The Early Childhood Longitudinal Study�Kindergarten Class of 2010-2011 (ECLS-K: 2011) is an important study providing comprehensive data about children's early learning and development, transition into kindergarten and progress through elementary school. We are seeking detail-oriented individuals to conduct in-person child assessments at schools and to telephone parents for interviews using a Westat-provided laptop computer. Assessors will also followup on the collection of consent forms, report regularly to a Team Leader, communicate with project and school staff via email, complete and submit administrative paperwork, and transmit child assessment and parent interview data regularly.

Candidates MUST:

• Be able to work up to 30-40 hours per week, when work is available from August through December, 2010, and March through June, 2011;
• Be able to attend an out-of-town training from August 13-22, 2010;
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor's degree in education is preferred;
• Be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. If hired to be a bilingual assessor, must be fluent in both written and spoken English and Spanish;
• Be willing to submit to a federally mandated background check;
• Comply with all data security and confidentiality requirements;
• Be able to lift and carry 20 lbs, (laptop computer and assessment materials), with or without accommodation, in and out of your home, vehicle, and schools;
• Have experience with keyboarding and electronic data entry;
• Have existing regular and reliable access to telephone service, either landline or cellular;
• Have regular access to a broadband Internet connection or an analog telephone line;
• Be willing to adapt to changes in school schedules and requirements;
• Have a valid driver's license and access to reliable, insured transportation;
• Be a team player and have excellent verbal communication skills;
• Display a professional appearance and demeanor; and
• Live in one of the following areas.

This is a part-time, nonexempt position with no benefits. Pay rate range ($12.00-$15.20) is based on area of residency and relevant experience.

To apply, go to our search openings page and enter job code 10015 in the keyword text box. If there are no openings in your area, check again later.

Assessment Administrators (Job Code: WW/NP1/10001) We are seeking motivated individuals, who are committed to excellence and are experienced in working with primary and secondary school students. Westat will be conducting the 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as NAEP or The Nation�s Report Card, for the National Center for Education Statistics, which is part of the U.S. Department of Education. The position involves conducting assessment sessions with 4th-, 8th-, and 12th-grade students in participating schools across the country. Each session lasts approximately 90 minutes, and involves about 30 students. You will work on a team but will conduct some sessions alone. This opportunity is ideal for retired educators.

Your duties will include:

• Preparing assessment materials and assessment locations,
• Checking student attendance,
• Reading directions aloud to the students from a prepared script,
• Monitoring the sessions,
• Answering student questions using prepared guidelines,
• Collecting completed assessment materials, and
• Preparing completed materials for shipping.

Westat provides complete paid training for all job responsibilities, paid time and mileage reimbursement for local driving to and from schools, weekly paychecks with direct deposit available, and opportunities for advancement based on performance.

Qualified applicants should:

• Be fluent in English (persons speaking fluent English and Spanish are encouraged to apply),
• Be detail-oriented,
• Have the ability to work effectively on a diverse team,
• Be able to work with students in a classroom setting,
• Be willing to submit fingerprints for a required FBI background check,
• Have the ability to lift a box weighing 15 pounds and carry it up the stairs with or without a reasonable accommodation,
• Possess a valid driver�s license and the use of a reliable car to travel to and from schools,
• Be available to work 20 to 30 hours a week, during the day from January 24 - March 4, 2011, and
• Be available to attend a local one-day training session between January 3 and January 21, 2011.

This opportunity is a part-time, temporary position with limited benefits. To apply for this position, complete an online application. For more information e-mail NAEPrecruit@westat.com or call 1-888-237-8036.

Medical Records Abstractors

Medical Record Abstractors (Job Code: WW/DWN/99010) 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. To apply, go to our search openings page and enter job code 99010 in the keyword text box. If there are no openings in your area, check again later.

Other Data Collectors

Data Collectors (WW/CMV/10020) We are currently seeking motivated individuals with a commitment to excellence to collect belt use data for an important transportation study conducted for The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Data Collectors will travel to assigned intersections and highway segments and will use a PDA to collect data. Candidates must be available to work up to 10 hours per day everyday of the week for up to 1 week, depending on assignment, must be able to read maps, stand up to 90 minutes at a time, walk up to a mile, be outdoors in the heat, work with a partner, and have a valid driver's license and access to reliable, insured vehicle or access to a rental car. Qualifications include map reading and computer experience.

Mandatory training will be held August 5, 2010-August 6, 2010. Work will begin August 8, 2010. This is a part-time non-exempt position with limited benefits. Pay rates are based on base pay and experience.

Please contact Transportationjobs@westat.com for further information about this position, or complete the online application for immediate consideration.

Field Manager (Job Code: WW/NH4/99011) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is a program of studies designed to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children living in the United States. The program began in the early 1960�s and Westat has a contract with the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov/nhanes) [*] to conduct this survey through 2014. The study involves health interviews in respondent homes and health examinations in a Mobile Examination Center. We are seeking an individual who:

• Is highly motivated/goal oriented and has a minimum of 5 years managerial experience
• Understands importance of research protocols/high response rates
• Can supervise and conduct/administrative/logistical/quality control activities at a field site
• Can support Study Manager in charge of site activities and field staff
• Can work in a team environment
• Has strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills, is detail oriented, and can multitask
• Can travel full time (48 weeks per year)
• Has a valid driver�s license and must pass a driving and Federal background check

This is an exempt position with benefits. Job benefits include competitive salary, bonus plan, paid lodging, government per diem ranging from $39-$64 per day, company car and insurance or car allowance, paid holidays, ESOP, 401K, and health insurance.

Please contact NHANESJobs@westat.com or Voicemail : 800.937-8284. For immediate consideration, please include the job code and resume when responding to this ad.

Medical Technologist (Job Code: WW/NH4/ 99013) 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.

Radiologic Technologist (Job Code: WW/NH4/99014) 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.

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