Data Entry and Content Review Specialist - Remote (MD, PA, VA, WV) and 8 Month Contract - Flexible hours - Maryland

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