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Part-Time Data Collection

PRINCETON SURVEY OPERATIONS CENTER

We currently have openings in the Survey Operations Center for Research Project Assistants to work on important national studies in areas such as health care, education, disability, nutrition, and other related topics. Research Project Assistants may handle the following tasks:

  • Interviewing – conduct interviews with study participants  over the phone and provide general data collection assistance
  • Locating – obtain updated contact information for hard to reach study  participants
  • Editing – receipt hard copy questionnaires, code responses, and check documents for errors
  • Data Entry – enter  survey data  into a database or spreadsheet
  • Field Assistant – make travel arrangements and field assignments for in-person (field) interviewers; obtain field staff reports and enter information into the project database; process expense reports; and perform other duties such as faxing and copying

 Mathematica offers:

  • A supportive and collegial environment that allows employees to pursue fulfilling careers   
  • Pleasant office is conveniently located in Princeton Junction, NJ, close to US Route 1
  • Flexible scheduling with the following availability:
    16+ hours per week including a weekend shift OR 20+ hours per week with no weekend obligation
  • $9.50 per hour to start (certified Bilingual Spanish staff receive $12.00 per hour)
  • Differential pay for late night and weekend hours
  • Potential for benefits after 6 months employment
  • Paid training program
  • Absolutely No Selling

Applicants should possess:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills including a pleasant phone manner
  • Excellent computer skills including a proficiency in MS Office software
  • Data entry applicants must have experience and be able to key a minimum of 8,000 keystrokes per hour
  • Ability to work the minimum number of hours per week listed above
  • Willingness to undergo a low level security clearance      

Interested applicants should call our Staffing Office at (609) 897-7492 between 9 AM and 4 PM to apply OR e-mail FORecruiting@mathematica-mpr.com.