Research Interviewer

Research Foundation Cuny; United States; Presencial; USD 44.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) seeks a Research Interviewer for the World Trade Center Heart Study at Queens College. This in-person role supports the project manager with annual follow-up activities and requires handling confidential data with care.

Responsibilities include phone interviews, medical record release requests, mail outreach, data entry in FileMaker Pro, and newsletter distribution. 35 hours per week, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in science, biology, or related field with at least 1 year of health research experience.
• Strong references from previous employers and basic protection training preferred.
• Comfortable working independently and in a team, detail-oriented with multitasking ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct survey interviews by phone for participants using FileMaker.
• Request authorization for medical record releases when needed.
• Contact participants by mail to invite them to surveys.
• Enter sensitive medical data into FileMaker Pro database.
• Maintain custody of study records and participate in trainings.
• Print/distribute the annual WTC-Heart Newsletter and flyers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Strong organizational skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Reliability and punctuality

Attention to detail

Flexibility in task load

Proficiency in Excel

Educación

Bachelor's degree in science/biology or related field

Herramientas

FileMaker Pro

Descripción del empleo

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY)! We are thrilled that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join our team.

Primary Location: QUEENS COLLEGE

Bargaining Unit: No

The Barry Commoner Center at Queens College is seeking a Research Interviewer to work on the World Trade Center Heart Study at the Barry Commoner Center (in-person position). The successful candidate will assist the project manager with active annual follow-up activities.

Interviewer Responsibilities:

• Conduct survey interviews by phone for all participants using the FileMaker platform.
• Request authorization for medical record releases when needed.
• Contact current WTC Heart participants via mail to invite them to complete surveys.
• Enter sensitive and confidential medical data using the FileMaker Pro database.
• Maintain custody of study records.
• Participate in meetings and database training sessions.
• Print and distribute the annual WTC-Heart Newsletter and flyers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Hours: Full-time position (35 hours/week) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with 1-hour lunch break.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in science, biology, or related field, with at least 1 year of relevant work experience in health research studies
• Strong references from previous employers
• Human Subjects Protection training preferred (e.g., CITI certification)
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working both independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, teamwork, and proactive work approach
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Spanish proficiency preferred

Pay Range: $44,000 - $45,000

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.