This is a 1099, fixed-term contractor role focused on validating biomedical article metadata and linking citations correctly. It’s detail-heavy, accuracy-driven work with a clear throughput target, and it comes with federal credentialing requirements, including in-person badge pickup in Bethesda, MD.
About CloudFactory
CloudFactory is a mission-driven company supporting AI and data quality work at scale through a global network of experts. Their focus is turning messy data into reliable, usable information that powers real-world AI and research systems.
Schedule
- Remote (USA)
- 1099 Independent Contractor
- Fixed-term project: Estimated Feb 1, 2026 – Oct 1, 2026
- System access typically available 24/7 (flexible work hours)
What You’ll Do
- Validate structured metadata for biomedical journal articles in specialized systems
- Identify and record research funding acknowledgments and grant identifiers
- Link related citations (errata, retractions) and dataset DOIs (ex: GenBank, Dryad, Figshare)
- Apply correct citation status indicators and filter non-citable items per data standards
- Maintain productivity targets of about 35 citations/hour while meeting accuracy expectations
- Work independently and manage your own workflow while passing periodic quality audits
What You Need
- High school diploma required (Bachelor’s in Life Sciences/Library Science preferred)
- Experience with data entry, metadata review, or structured data validation
- Ability to read and interpret scientific journal articles and publisher sites
- Comfort working with XML-formatted citations and structured data systems
- Professional-level English reading comprehension
- Provide your own computer + high-speed internet
- PIV card reader required (you supply it)
- Able to meet milestones across the Feb–Oct term
Benefits
- 1099 contractor role (benefits typically not included)
- Background check cost is covered by the company (per posting)
Must-Know Requirements Before You Apply
- Tier 1 federal background check required (no felony convictions or pending legal proceedings listed as the standard)
- Fingerprinting required (in-person, about 30 days; covered)
- Mandatory in-person credentialing in Bethesda, Maryland to pick up a federal work badge once approved (estimated Jan 25–Feb 15, 2026)
Quick gut-check (because this one can backfire if you gloss over it):
If you can’t realistically travel to Bethesda, MD for the badge pickup, don’t apply. Everything else is workable. That one is non-negotiable.
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