Social Science Research Assistants

Job Description: Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.

Social Science Research Assistants spend a lot of their time Processing Information. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Written Comprehension, and Written Expression. Social Science Research Assistants are typically characterized as being Conventional and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Psychology, Clerical, and English Language and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking.

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Work Activities

Processing Information
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Getting Information
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  

Abilities

Oral Comprehension
  
Oral Expression
  
Written Comprehension
  
Written Expression
  
Speech Clarity
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Near Vision
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Information Ordering
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Far Vision
  
Category Flexibility
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Speech Recognition
  
Number Facility
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Originality
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Memorization
  
Selective Attention
  
Visualization
  
Speed of Closure
  
Time Sharing
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Auditory Attention
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Depth Perception
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Trunk Strength
  
Manual Dexterity
  

Interests

Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Social
  
Artistic
  
Enterprising
  
Realistic
  

Knowledge

Psychology
  
Clerical
  
English Language
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Education and Training
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Mathematics
  
Administration and Management
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Communications and Media
  
Law and Government
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Biology
  
Telecommunications
  
Design
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
History and Archeology
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Geography
  
Production and Processing
  
Transportation
  
Foreign Language
  
Mechanical
  
Chemistry
  
Physics
  

Wages

Maryland
$53,130  
 
Connecticut
$45,830  
 
Alaska
$44,940  
 
New Mexico
$44,790  
 
Massachusetts
$44,640  
 
Pennsylvania
$43,220  
 
Maine
$42,610  
 
District of Columbia
$41,890  
 
Wisconsin
$41,680  
 
North Carolina
$41,410  
 
New Jersey
$41,280  
 
Virginia
$40,490  
 
California
$40,480  
 
Colorado
$39,660  
 
Georgia
$39,510  
 
Iowa
$39,440  
 
Tennessee
$38,930  
 
Oregon
$38,800  
 
Washington
$38,760  
 
Arizona
$38,660  
 
Nebraska
$38,030  
 
Florida
$36,930  
 
Illinois
$36,600  
 
Texas
$36,450  
 
Hawaii
$36,340  
 
South Carolina
$35,930  
 
Missouri
$35,760  
 
Arkansas
$35,320  
 
Idaho
$35,300  
 
New York
$33,870  
 
Ohio
$33,710  
 
Oklahoma
$32,780  
 
Kentucky
$31,610  
 
Michigan
$30,620  
 
Delaware
$29,110  
 
South Dakota
$24,670  
 

Skills

Reading Comprehension
  
Critical Thinking
  
Mathematics
  
Speaking
  
Writing
  
Active Listening
  
Active Learning
  
Programming
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Monitoring
  
Science
  
Time Management
  
Learning Strategies
  
Coordination
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Instructing
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Service Orientation
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Persuasion
  
Systems Analysis
  
Negotiation
  
Operations Analysis
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Troubleshooting
  
Technology Design
  
Equipment Selection
  
Operation and Control
  

Work Values

Independence
  
Achievement
  
Working Conditions
  
Relationships
  
Recognition
  
Support
  

Work Styles

Integrity
  
Attention to Detail
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Dependability
  
Independence
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Cooperation
  
Initiative
  
Persistence
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Innovation
  
Concern for Others
  
Self Control
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Leadership
  
Social Orientation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Telephone
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Contact With Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Letters and Memos
  
Time Pressure
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Physical Proximity
  
Level of Competition
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Consequence of Error
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Public Speaking
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Degree of Automation
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Work Schedules
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to High Places
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Never-

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Public Speaking
  
Telephone
  
Letters and Memos
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Frequency of Decision Making
  
Letters and Memos
  
Time Pressure
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Telephone
  
Public Speaking
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Time Pressure
  
Electronic Mail
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Public Speaking
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
  
Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
  
Obtain informed consent of research subjects and/or their guardians.
  
Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
  
Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases; correct any errors.
  
Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
  
Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.
  
Develop and implement research quality control procedures.
  
Conduct internet-based and library research.
  
Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
  
Present research findings to groups of people.
  
Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
  
Code data in preparation for computer entry.
  
Provide assistance in the design of survey instruments such as questionnaires.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Screen potential subjects in order to determine their suitability as study participants.
  
Administer standardized tests to research subjects, and/or interview them in order to collect research data.
  
Recruit and schedule research participants.
  
Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.
  
Allocate and manage laboratory space and resources.
  
Supervise the work of survey interviewers.
  
Track laboratory supplies, and expenses such as participant reimbursement.
  
Perform needs assessments and/or consult with clients in order to determine the types of research and information that are required.
  
Collect specimens such as blood samples, as required by research projects.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
  
Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
  
Conduct internet-based and library research.
  
Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
  
Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.
  
Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases; correct any errors.
  
Present research findings to groups of people.
  
Provide assistance in the design of survey instruments such as questionnaires.
  
Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
  
Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
  
Develop and implement research quality control procedures.
  
Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
  
Code data in preparation for computer entry.
  
Obtain informed consent of research subjects and/or their guardians.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.
  
Perform needs assessments and/or consult with clients in order to determine the types of research and information that are required.
  
Recruit and schedule research participants.
  
Administer standardized tests to research subjects, and/or interview them in order to collect research data.
  
Track laboratory supplies, and expenses such as participant reimbursement.
  
Allocate and manage laboratory space and resources.
  
Supervise the work of survey interviewers.
  
Screen potential subjects in order to determine their suitability as study participants.
  
Collect specimens such as blood samples, as required by research projects.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
  
Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
  
Develop and implement research quality control procedures.
  
Conduct internet-based and library research.
  
Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases; correct any errors.
  
Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
  
Obtain informed consent of research subjects and/or their guardians.
  
Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
  
Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.
  
Code data in preparation for computer entry.
  
Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
  
Provide assistance in the design of survey instruments such as questionnaires.
  
Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
  
Present research findings to groups of people.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Allocate and manage laboratory space and resources.
  
Screen potential subjects in order to determine their suitability as study participants.
  
Collect specimens such as blood samples, as required by research projects.
  
Recruit and schedule research participants.
  
Track laboratory supplies, and expenses such as participant reimbursement.
  
Administer standardized tests to research subjects, and/or interview them in order to collect research data.
  
Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.
  
Perform needs assessments and/or consult with clients in order to determine the types of research and information that are required.
  
Supervise the work of survey interviewers.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
  
Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
  
Code data in preparation for computer entry.
  
Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
  
Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases; correct any errors.
  
Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
  
Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
  
Provide assistance in the design of survey instruments such as questionnaires.
  
Conduct internet-based and library research.
  
Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
  
Present research findings to groups of people.
  
Develop and implement research quality control procedures.
  
Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.
  
Obtain informed consent of research subjects and/or their guardians.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Supervise the work of survey interviewers.
  
Allocate and manage laboratory space and resources.
  
Perform needs assessments and/or consult with clients in order to determine the types of research and information that are required.
  
Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.
  
Screen potential subjects in order to determine their suitability as study participants.
  
Recruit and schedule research participants.
  
Administer standardized tests to research subjects, and/or interview them in order to collect research data.
  
Collect specimens such as blood samples, as required by research projects.
  
Track laboratory supplies, and expenses such as participant reimbursement.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Obtain informed consent of research subjects and/or their guardians.
  
Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases; correct any errors.
  
Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.
  
Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
  
Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
  
Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
  
Develop and implement research quality control procedures.
  
Conduct internet-based and library research.
  
Present research findings to groups of people.
  
Provide assistance in the design of survey instruments such as questionnaires.
  
Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
  
Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
  
Code data in preparation for computer entry.
  
Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Screen potential subjects in order to determine their suitability as study participants.
  
Supervise the work of survey interviewers.
  
Perform needs assessments and/or consult with clients in order to determine the types of research and information that are required.
  
Allocate and manage laboratory space and resources.
  
Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.
  
Recruit and schedule research participants.
  
Track laboratory supplies, and expenses such as participant reimbursement.
  
Administer standardized tests to research subjects, and/or interview them in order to collect research data.
  
Collect specimens such as blood samples, as required by research projects.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
  
Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
  
Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
  
Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases; correct any errors.
  
Code data in preparation for computer entry.
  
Conduct internet-based and library research.
  
Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
  
Obtain informed consent of research subjects and/or their guardians.
  
Develop and implement research quality control procedures.
  
Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
  
Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
  
Provide assistance in the design of survey instruments such as questionnaires.
  
Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.
  
Present research findings to groups of people.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Collect specimens such as blood samples, as required by research projects.
  
Administer standardized tests to research subjects, and/or interview them in order to collect research data.
  
Track laboratory supplies, and expenses such as participant reimbursement.
  
Recruit and schedule research participants.
  
Supervise the work of survey interviewers.
  
Screen potential subjects in order to determine their suitability as study participants.
  
Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.
  
Allocate and manage laboratory space and resources.
  
Perform needs assessments and/or consult with clients in order to determine the types of research and information that are required.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Present research findings to groups of people.
  
Provide assistance in the design of survey instruments such as questionnaires.
  
Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.
  
Code data in preparation for computer entry.
  
Develop and implement research quality control procedures.
  
Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
  
Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
  
Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
  
Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
  
Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
  
Obtain informed consent of research subjects and/or their guardians.
  
Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
  
Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases; correct any errors.
  
Conduct internet-based and library research.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.
  
Recruit and schedule research participants.
  
Screen potential subjects in order to determine their suitability as study participants.
  
Administer standardized tests to research subjects, and/or interview them in order to collect research data.
  
Perform needs assessments and/or consult with clients in order to determine the types of research and information that are required.
  
Allocate and manage laboratory space and resources.
  
Supervise the work of survey interviewers.
  
Collect specimens such as blood samples, as required by research projects.
  
Track laboratory supplies, and expenses such as participant reimbursement.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Conduct internet-based and library research.
  
Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
  
Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
  
Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
  
Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases; correct any errors.
  
Obtain informed consent of research subjects and/or their guardians.
  
Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
  
Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
  
Develop and implement research quality control procedures.
  
Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
  
Code data in preparation for computer entry.
  
Provide assistance in the design of survey instruments such as questionnaires.
  
Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.
  
Present research findings to groups of people.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Administer standardized tests to research subjects, and/or interview them in order to collect research data.
  
Supervise the work of survey interviewers.
  
Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.
  
Recruit and schedule research participants.
  
Allocate and manage laboratory space and resources.
  
Perform needs assessments and/or consult with clients in order to determine the types of research and information that are required.
  
Collect specimens such as blood samples, as required by research projects.
  
Screen potential subjects in order to determine their suitability as study participants.
  
Track laboratory supplies, and expenses such as participant reimbursement.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
  
Present research findings to groups of people.
  
Obtain informed consent of research subjects and/or their guardians.
  
Code data in preparation for computer entry.
  
Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.
  
Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
  
Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
  
Conduct internet-based and library research.
  
Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
  
Develop and implement research quality control procedures.
  
Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
  
Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases; correct any errors.
  
Provide assistance in the design of survey instruments such as questionnaires.
  
Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Perform needs assessments and/or consult with clients in order to determine the types of research and information that are required.
  
Track laboratory supplies, and expenses such as participant reimbursement.
  
Collect specimens such as blood samples, as required by research projects.
  
Supervise the work of survey interviewers.
  
Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.
  
Allocate and manage laboratory space and resources.
  
Administer standardized tests to research subjects, and/or interview them in order to collect research data.
  
Screen potential subjects in order to determine their suitability as study participants.
  
Recruit and schedule research participants.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
  
Master's Degree
  
Doctoral Degree