Clinical Evidence Annotator

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.