InterConnect Techs has been invited to submit a National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research Phase I proposal for the Evidence Completeness Audit Platform, a biomedical informatics platform designed to improve confidence in published clinical evidence.
We are seeking four Clinical Evidence Annotators to complete structured review and annotation of a gold-standard dataset comparing ClinicalTrials.gov records with corresponding journal publications. Annotators will apply a defined classification protocol under the supervision of the Lead Annotator and Principal Investigator.
This is a remote, part-time W-2 position contingent upon NSF SBIR Phase I award. Each position includes approximately 750 total hours during Months 1 through 7 of the 12-month project period. Hours will vary by project phase and average approximately 27 hours per week. Compensation is $40 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Apply a structured classification protocol to clinical trial registry and publication pairs
- Independently complete assigned registry-publication annotations
- Participate in calibration sessions and adjudicated overlap reviews
- Document classification decisions in the project’s annotation system
- Identify and flag ambiguous cases, edge cases, and protocol interpretation issues
- Maintain consistency with established annotation standards
- Participate in quality reviews and inter-annotator agreement activities
- Meet established annotation throughput and documentation requirements
Minimum qualifications
- Doctoral degree such as a PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent in a biomedical or health-related discipline
- Ability to critically evaluate clinical trial publications and ClinicalTrials.gov registry records
- Strong clinical research, evidence review, and analytical reasoning skills
- Ability to apply structured classification protocols consistently
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
- Authorization to work in the United States
Preferred qualifications
- Familiarity with ClinicalTrials.gov record structures and outcome reporting requirements
- Experience with systematic reviews, meta-analysis, evidence synthesis, or clinical trial evaluation
- Knowledge of CONSORT, SPIRIT, or related clinical research reporting standards
- Previous annotation, data labeling, or structured evidence-review experience
- Experience working with research databases or annotation platforms
- Experience supporting federally funded or regulated research projects
University faculty, postdoctoral researchers, clinical researchers, and experienced evidence-review professionals are encouraged to apply. Additional project protocols and annotation specifications will be shared with selected candidates.
