Data Quality Analyst (Translational Research)

Digital Infuzion • Rockville, MD

7d • $65,000 - $80,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Data Quality Analyst will play a key role in evaluating scientific data submissions across the translational research continuum, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established standards. This role requires attention to detail, familiarity with pre-clinical research concepts, and an interest in applying best practices to evolving areas of biomedical research, including influenza and infectious disease.

Working under the guidance of the Data Quality Manager and Scientific Program Manager, the Data Quality Analyst will review submissions for scientific and methodological soundness, support the development of efficient data workflows, and contribute to continuous improvements in data quality processes and models. This position provides an excellent opportunity to build expertise at the intersection of data quality, scientific research, and informatics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or data-related discipline (e.g., biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, epidemiology, virology, immunology, or related field).
• Familiarity with pre-clinical research methods and experimental design.
• Strong attention to detail with the capacity to identify inconsistencies or gaps in structured scientific data.
• Ability to follow established data quality workflows and contribute to process documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize findings clearly.
• Collaborative mindset, with the willingness to seek guidance and work effectively in a cross-disciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant scientific or data-related field.
• Understanding of controlled vocabularies, ontologies, and biomedical data standards.
• Familiarity with database systems, structured data models, or data submission pipelines.
• Exposure to human-in-the-loop AI processes and automation in data review workflows.
• Experience with quality control, process improvement, or research data management.

Responsibilities

• Review scientific data submissions for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to defined standards.
• Evaluate the consistency and scientific relevance of data and flag potential issues for review.
• Assess methodological details of pre-clinical and translational research submissions under the guidance of senior staff.
• Support the translation of data workflows into transparent, structured processes that can be adapted for automation and AI-assisted review.
• Collaborate with scientific staff, informatics teams, and data providers to resolve discrepancies and improve data quality.
• Assist in monitoring data quality metrics and document trends or recurring issues.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging research methods, data standards, and automation tools to support improvements in data quality practices.
• Contribute to team documentation and process refinement efforts as part of continuous improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level