MEPS Field Interviewer: Part-Time Travel Data Collector

Westat, Inc.; Lake City (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Overtime pay eligibility

Job summary

Westat, Inc. is seeking motivated Field Interviewers for the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). This part-time, part-year role involves performing in-person and computer-assisted interviews with adults, traveling to training, and maintaining daily data submissions.

Applicants must meet basic qualifications, be available for January 2027 training, and be prepared for occasional overnight travel. The position includes data collection during two annual periods and adherence to confidentiality

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to enter confidentiality agreements.
• Must complete mandatory remote training and in-person training on specific dates in January 2027.
• Must travel for training and field work as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person and computer-assisted interviews with adults in households.
• Contact households by phone or in person to schedule and complete interviews.
• Transmit data daily and complete required paperwork and confidentiality requirements.

Job description

Westat, Inc. is seeking motivated Field Interviewers for the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). This part-time, part-year role involves performing in-person and computer-assisted interviews with adults, traveling to training, and maintaining daily data submissions.

Applicants must meet basic qualifications, be available for January 2027 training, and be prepared for occasional overnight travel. The position includes data collection during two annual periods and adherence to confidentiality