{"id":25294,"date":"2026-04-09T12:59:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T17:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/career-development\/?p=25294"},"modified":"2026-04-09T16:20:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T21:20:02","slug":"part-time-short-term-research-assistant-biomedical-literature-data-entry-validation-biocentury-inc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/career-development\/2026\/04\/09\/part-time-short-term-research-assistant-biomedical-literature-data-entry-validation-biocentury-inc\/","title":{"rendered":"Part-Time Short-Term Research Assistant (Biomedical Literature Data Entry &amp; Validation), BioCentury, Inc."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Part-Time Short-Term Research Assistant (Biomedical Literature Data Entry &amp; Validation)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Company<\/strong>: BioCentury Inc.<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong> Remote<br \/>\n<strong>Compensation:<\/strong> $27\/hour<br \/>\n<strong>Timing:<\/strong> Training in early May 2026; project work mid-May through early June 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Duration:<\/strong> 2\u20133 weeks initially, with potential extension in 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time Commitment:<\/strong> Minimum 8 hours per week.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biocentury.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BioCentury<\/a><\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extract key information from biomedical research papers and enter it into BioCentury\u2019s BCIQ platform<\/li>\n<li>Validate classifications and categorizations previously assigned by the BioCentury team<\/li>\n<li>Follow detailed instructions and apply feedback to improve accuracy and consistency<\/li>\n<li>Proactively communicate questions or blockers to ensure steady progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Current or recent graduate student or postdoctoral trainee in a biomedical or life sciences field<\/li>\n<li>Experience reading and understanding primary scientific literature<\/li>\n<li>Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured workflows<\/li>\n<li>Ability to quickly absorb instructions and incorporate feedback<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to ask questions and seek clarification when needed<\/li>\n<li>Reliable and able to meet short-term deadlines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum of 8 hours per week required; maximum of 28 hours per week<\/li>\n<li>Flexible, remote work<\/li>\n<li>Strong performers may have the opportunity to extend for additional project work in 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How to Apply: Interested applicants should contact Karen Tkach Tuzman at <a href=\"mailto:ktkach@biocentury.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ktkach@biocentury.com<\/a> with a brief introductory email that includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A statement of interest in the role<\/li>\n<li>Availability (hours per week) from mid-May through early June<\/li>\n<li>A short description of relevant experience<br \/>\n*A CV or resume is welcome but not required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Questions can be directed to Ashley Brady at <a href=\"mailto:ashley.brady@vanderbilt.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ashley.brady@vanderbilt.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Part-Time Short-Term Research Assistant (Biomedical Literature Data Entry &amp; Validation) Company: BioCentury Inc. 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