Data Entry and Content Review Specialist - Remo...
Job Title: Data Entry and Content Review Specialist
Setup: Remote (MD, PA, VA, WV)
Term: Flexible and Part time
Contract: 8 Months (1099 Role)
Pay ranges: $13.00 to $15.00 usd/ hour
Role Overview: Data Entry & Content Review Specialist
- Review biomedical journal articles and validate structured metadata within specialized data management systems
- Analyze English-language articles to identify and record research funding acknowledgments (government & private grants)
- Identify and link related citations (errata, retractions, dataset DOIs such as GenBank, Dryad, Figshare)
- Apply correct status indicators and filter non-citable items in compliance with data standards
- Meet productivity targets of ~35 citations per hour while maintaining high accuracy
Daily Tasks / Scope of Work (Deliverables)
- Metadata Validation: Review and validate structured metadata from journal articles
- Funding & Grant Identification: Extract and document funding sources and grant identifiers
- Technical Linking: Connect related citations and datasets to ensure data integrity
- Classification: Assign correct citation statuses and filter out non-citable content
- Output Targets: Maintain productivity of ~35 citations/hour with strong accuracy
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experience in data annotation, data entry, content moderation, or similar roles
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Preferred location: MD, PA, VA, WV (due to proximity to Bethesda, MD)
- Minimum education: High school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred)
- Must be US-based and authorized to work in the U.S.
Key Requirements
- Must pass a Tier 1 federal background check (no felony convictions or pending cases)
- Must hold a REAL ID (required for federal facility access)
- Willingness to complete a 2+ week badging process
- Must travel once to Bethesda, Maryland to obtain official badge (up to $200 reimbursed)
- Must purchase a PIV card reader after badging (reimbursed)
- Must provide own laptop and high-speed internet
Technical & Professional Requirements
- Ability to work with:
- Scientific journal articles
- XML-formatted citations
- Publisher platforms and databases
- Strong English reading comprehension
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience in metadata validation or structured data review preferred
Pre-Engagement / Security Requirements (Mandatory)
- Tier 1 Background Check: Required for low-risk federal data access
- Fingerprinting: Mandatory in-person process (~30 days)
- In-Person Credentialing: Travel to Bethesda, MD for badge collection (required for system access)
Work Setup & Environment
- Remote Work: 100% remote (except one-time travel to Bethesda)
- Schedule: Flexible (system access available 24/7)
- Engagement Type: Independent contractor (1099)
- Autonomy: Manage your own workflow while meeting quality and deadlines
- Training: No formal training; must follow provided documentation
- Quality Control: Periodic acceptance testing of deliverables