Field Interviewer Health and Retirement Study - Panel 2026
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States or New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Conduct in-person field interviews in diverse households, administering questionnaires on sensitive subjects and following detailed protocols for standardized physical and biomarker measurements. Perform face-to-face interactions while traversing blocks, ascending/descending stairs, and transporting equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. Work flexible blocks of 5+ hours across weekdays, evenings, and weekends, maintaining a minimum of 25 hours weekly while living within 80 miles of the sample area. Attend mandatory training in Michigan from October 5–14, 2026, and complete all certifications. Maintain a private, quiet workspace for securing confidential materials.
Required Qualifications
- minimum of 25 hours per week
- Live within 80 miles of the sample area
- flexible schedule that allows work on weekdays, evenings, and weekends
- Work in large blocks of time, 5+ hours
- Attend training October 5 - 14, 2026 (in Michigan)
- Complete all asynchronous online training prior to attending in-person training
- Attend all training and successfully complete all certifications at training
- Follow highly detailed, step-by-step protocols, including standardized physical and biomarker measurements
- Administer questionnaires that contain sensitive subjects/questions
- Perform face-to-face interviews in various diverse households and neighborhoods, some of which may be disadvantaged
- Ability to traverse several blocks at a time, including ascending and descending stairs, reaching the floor and overhead, remaining stationary for up to three hours, and transporting equipment weighing approximately 30 pounds
- Attend mandatory weekly virtual team meetings on weekdays during business hours
- A valid driver's license and access to a reliable private vehicle (rideshares, e.g., Uber or Lyft, buses, and subways are not private transportation), and the ability to travel up to 80 miles one way to study participants' homes. Residents in select areas, such as Manhattan, may be exempted
- A private and quiet area in your home where study equipment and confidential study materials can be secured
Desired Qualifications
- SRO-certified bilingual English/Spanish ($2/hr differential)
- Experience with physical measures or healthcare-related tasks
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