Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social research. May perform publication activities, laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management. Normally these individuals work under the direct supervision of a social scientist and assist in those activities which are more routine.

Other names for Social Science Research Assistants: Call Center Manager, Clinical Interviewer, Clinical Research Associate, Computer Aided Telephone Interview Manager (CATI Manager), Data Manager, Data Specialist, Graduate Assistant, Graduate Research Assistant, Project Coordinator, Project Director, Project Manager, Research Aide, Research Analyst, Research Assistant, Research Associate, Research Coordinator, Research Specialist, Research Technician, Social Research Assistant, Survey Analyst,

• 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.
• Present research findings to groups of people.
• Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
• 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.
• 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.