Independent Contractor - Data Entry & Content Review Specialist

CloudFactory

2d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking detail-oriented Independent Contractors to support a high-impact project at the intersection of biomedical data and AI model evaluation. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that large volumes of scholarly information are accurate, correctly structured, and reliable. Your expertise will directly support the quality and trustworthiness of advanced technology and global research databases used in real-world applications.

Requirements

• Expertise: High school diploma required (Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Library Science, or related fields preferred). Previous experience in data entry, metadata review, or structured data validation is expected.
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to navigate scientific journal articles, XML-formatted citations, and publisher websites independently.
• Equipment: Contractors must provide their own computer, high-speed internet, and a PIV card reader.
• Security Clearance: Must be able to pass a government background check to obtain the required security badge and system access.
• Language: Professional-level English reading comprehension and the ability to work confidently with complex written content.
• Availability: Ability to meet project milestones during the term of February 1, 2026, through October 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Metadata Validation: Review biomedical journal articles and validate structured metadata within specialized data management systems.
• Funding & Grant Identification: Independently analyze English-language articles to identify and record research funding acknowledgments, including government and private grant identifiers.
• Technical Linking: Identify and link related citations such as errata, retractions, and dataset DOIs (e.g., GenBank, Dryad, Figshare) to ensure data integrity.
• Classification: Apply correct status indicators to citations, filtering non-citable items and ensuring compliance with established data standards.
• Output Milestones: Manage your time and processes to meet a project throughput target of approximately 35 citations per hour while maintaining a high accuracy rate.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees