Remote Research Field Data Collector

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Remote work possible

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Research Field Data Collector to support externally-funded studies in General Pediatrics. This part-time role involves on-site work with remote options, data collection with autistic youth and adults, and activities to maintain engagement and research integrity.

Minimal education is required (high school diploma or GED), though a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with research data collection, interviews, observations, or survey administration preferred.
• Experience working with people with disabilities is desirable.
• Familiarity with special education, transitions services or adult disability services.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and REDCap is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and retention support for participants, including scheduling and follow-up communications.
• Conduct interviews, observations, assessments, and data collection with autistic youth and adults and supporters.
• Facilitate survey completion (electronic and paper) with guidance while ensuring protocol adherence.
• Maintain accurate participant records and study documentation.
• Enter, verify, and clean data using quality control procedures.
• Follow approved research protocols and confidentiality requirements.
• Prepare participant payments and related documentation.
• Collaborate with investigators and staff for project success.
• Assist in data scoring checks, coding, data cleaning, and report preparation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Protocol adherence

Communication skills

Interpersonal with diverse groups

Data collection experience

Disability experience

Special education familiarity

REDCap proficiency

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

REDCap

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Research Field Data Collector to support externally-funded studies in General Pediatrics. This part-time role involves on-site work with remote options, data collection with autistic youth and adults, and activities to maintain engagement and research integrity.

Minimal education is required (high school diploma or GED), though a bachelor’s degree is preferred.