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Part-Time Short-Term Research Assistant (Biomedical Literature Data Entry & Validation), BioCentury, Inc.

Posted by on Thursday, April 9, 2026 in Job Opportunities .

Part-Time Short-Term Research Assistant (Biomedical Literature Data Entry & Validation)
Company: BioCentury Inc.
Location: Remote
Compensation: $27/hour
Timing: Training in early May 2026; project work mid-May through early June 2026
Duration: 2–3 weeks initially, with potential extension in 2026
Time Commitment: Minimum 8 hours per week.

BioCentury, a leading information services company serving the biopharma industry, is seeking biomedical graduate students, postdoctoral trainees, and recent graduates for a short-term, part-time data entry project supporting the Innovation Distillery module of its BCIQ database.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience reading biomedical research papers who are detail-oriented, responsive to feedback, and comfortable working within structured workflows.

Responsibilities:

  • Extract key information from biomedical research papers and enter it into BioCentury’s BCIQ platform
  • Validate classifications and categorizations previously assigned by the BioCentury team
  • Follow detailed instructions and apply feedback to improve accuracy and consistency
  • Proactively communicate questions or blockers to ensure steady progress

Qualifications:

  • Current or recent graduate student or postdoctoral trainee in a biomedical or life sciences field
  • Experience reading and understanding primary scientific literature
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured workflows
  • Ability to quickly absorb instructions and incorporate feedback
  • Willingness to ask questions and seek clarification when needed
  • Reliable and able to meet short-term deadlines

Additional Details:

  • Minimum of 8 hours per week required; maximum of 28 hours per week
  • Flexible, remote work
  • Strong performers may have the opportunity to extend for additional project work in 2026

How to Apply: Interested applicants should contact Karen Tkach Tuzman at ktkach@biocentury.com with a brief introductory email that includes:

  • A statement of interest in the role
  • Availability (hours per week) from mid-May through early June
  • A short description of relevant experience
    *A CV or resume is welcome but not required.

Questions can be directed to Ashley Brady at ashley.brady@vanderbilt.edu

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