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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruits, screens, identifies, contacts, and interviews participants to obtain data for assigned research projects.

• Interviews may be conducted in person, in a clinical setting, the subject's residence, or by telephone.

• Coordinates the data collection process.

• May abstract data from the participant's medical record.

• Schedules appointments, obtains consent forms, explains the study to the participant and collects data.

• May observe participants and record results of observation through written documentation or video recording.

• Edits completed questionnaires for completeness, legibility and accuracy.

• Follows up with participants to obtain missing data or clarify existing data.

• Designs forms, worksheets and study questionnaires.

• May code and enter data into a database.

• Compiles data and produces reports to be used for analysis of research findings.

• May monitor blood pressure and heart rate and may take vital signs and height/weight measurements.

• May collect blood, saliva, or urine samples from participants and prepare them for laboratory testing.

• Provides direction to others engaged in the interviewing process.

• Maintains required record-keeping.

• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

The Senior Research Interviewer will work in the Sleep Epidemiology Research Group, led by Dr. Dayna Johnson. This position involves working on several projects that are aimed at sleep measurement and understanding determinants and health consequences of sleep problems. Working evenings and weekends (3-4 hours twice a month) are a requirement for this position. The candidate will also be responsible for recruiting/scheduling research participants, completing research visits (data collection) in homes of participants, and processing participant incentives. In partnership with another team member, they will conduct the field visits which entail administering questionnaires, initializing air, light and noise monitoring devices, instructing participants on the sleep monitor and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and processing and mailing saliva samples. Several times a week, they will visit the homes of participants in the evenings and weekends to conduct the research visits, thus reliable transportation is required (mileage will be reimbursed). The candidate will review, produce quality control grades under the direction of Dr. Johnson or project manager. They will also oversee mailing the sleep and cardiovascular feedback letters to the participants, and to their physicians upon request from participants. The candidate will engage in other research-related tasks as needed. The candidate will have experience with research study recruitment and data collection among historically minoritized populations, specifically African American. Because of the engagement with recruitment, having an outgoing personality and comfort with talking with people is a benefit. It is critical to be highly organized and have strong oral and written communication skills. Reliable transportation is required as this position involves data enrollment (with another team member) in homes of participants (mileage will be reimbursed).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.

• Two years of administrative support, customer service or other related experience which includes one year of interviewing experience.

• Data entry experience.

• Positions that require drawing blood require completion of a phlebotomy training program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience recruiting and enrolling Black or African American adults in research studies

• Live in metro-Atlanta area

• 2 years of research experience

• Highly organized

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Reliable transportation

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.

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Job Number 129307

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Division School Of Public Health

Department SPH: Epidemiology

This position may involve the following Health and Safety issues: Working in a laboratory, Working with human blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials.

Job Category Laboratory

Campus Location (For Posting) : City Atlanta

Location : Name Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor