Senior Survey Research Specialist: Mixed Methods & Data

Jobtailor; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University is seeking a Research Specialist to conduct mixed methods research and pilot activities for complex survey projects. The role focuses on data collection across modalities, QA checks, and collaboration to improve survey design.

You will program surveys using Voxco, REDCap, and Qualtrics, code data, and prepare findings for stakeholders. Travel may be required to collect data and support objectives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a health science-related field is required.
• Minimum of 1 year in health-related research or evaluation.
• Experience with survey research in a professional office environment.
• Experience with multi-modal survey software (e.g., Voxco) including CATI/CAWI.
• Experience creating and managing online survey platforms (REDCap, Qualtrics).

Responsibilities

• Conduct mixed methods research and pilot activities for concurrent survey projects.
• Perform data collection via surveys, interviews, and focus groups across modalities.
• Program and monitor surveys using Voxco or similar platforms.
• Perform quality assurance checks on collected data.
• Collaborate with researchers to improve survey design.
• Lead call center administration development and implementation.
• Travel to collect and record survey data as appropriate.
• Code and verify data per research protocol and input into databases.
• Develop survey interview schedules and arrange interviews.
• Identify potential research subjects and compile lists per project.
• Complete complex quantitative and/or qualitative research per workplans.
• Design and maintain data collection tools and processes.
• Conduct surveys/interviews per protocols and standards.
• Review data for completeness and resolve data issues.
• Search literature and synthesize findings for project needs.
• Assist with interpretation and reporting of results.

Skills

Quantitative Research

Qualitative Research

Data Analysis

Survey Design

Quality Assurance

Data Coding

Statistical Reporting

Research Protocol Compliance

Interview Techniques

Literature Review

Education

Master’s degree in Health Science

Tools

Voxco

REDCap

Qualtrics

Survey Software

Database Management

Job description

West Virginia University is seeking a Research Specialist to conduct mixed methods research and pilot activities for complex survey projects. The role focuses on data collection across modalities, QA checks, and collaboration to improve survey design.

You will program surveys using Voxco, REDCap, and Qualtrics, code data, and prepare findings for stakeholders. Travel may be required to collect data and support objectives.