Job Title: Data Entry and Content Review SpecialistSetup: Remote (MD, PA, VA, WV)Term: Flexible and Part timeContract: 8 Months (1099 Role)Pay ranges: $13.00 to $15.00 usd/ hourRole Overview: Data Entry & Content Review SpecialistReview biomedical journal articles and validate structured metadata within specialized data management systemsAnalyze 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 standardsMeet productivity targets of ~35 citations per hour while maintaining high accuracyDaily Tasks / Scope of Work (Deliverables)Metadata Validation: Review and validate structured metadata from journal articlesFunding & Grant Identification: Extract and document funding sources and grant identifiersTechnical Linking: Connect related citations and datasets to ensure data integrityClassification: Assign correct citation statuses and filter out non-citable contentOutput Targets: Maintain productivity of ~35 citations/hour with strong accuracyIdeal Candidate ProfileExperience in data annotation, data entry, content moderation, or similar rolesStrong attention to detail and analytical skillsPreferred 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 RequirementsMust 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 processMust 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 internetTechnical & Professional RequirementsAbility to work with:Scientific journal articlesXML-formatted citationsPublisher platforms and databasesStrong English reading comprehensionAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionExperience in metadata validation or structured data review preferredPre-Engagement / Security Requirements (Mandatory)Tier 1 Background Check: Required for low-risk federal data accessFingerprinting: Mandatory in-person process (~30 days)In-Person Credentialing: Travel to Bethesda, MD for badge collection (required for system access)Work Setup & EnvironmentRemote 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 deadlinesTraining: No formal training; must follow provided documentationQuality Control: Periodic acceptance testing of deliverables