Data Entry Operator I

Chickasaw Nation Industries; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Professional development assistance

Legal aid assistance program

Family planning / fertility assistance

Paid time off and federal holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI) in Rockville, MD seeks a detail-oriented data curator to organize, classify, and maintain scientific information in designated databases. This information-management role emphasizes accuracy, consistency, and efficient retrieval rather than laboratory work.

The position requires a solid scientific foundation, the ability to interpret chemistry, biology, and related disciplines, and strong written communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, chemistry is preferred.
• Strong reading, interpretation, and management of scientific information with high accuracy.
• Experience with data governance and records management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter, review, organize, classify, and maintain scientific information in designated databases and information-management systems.
• Read and interpret scientific materials to ensure accuracy and appropriate categorization.
• Apply scientific knowledge to classify records and identify relationships within data sets.
• Follow established data-governance, confidentiality, quality-control, and records-management requirements.
• Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Database classification systems

Written communication

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Data governance

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Specialized databases

Job description

SUMMARYA detail‑oriented data curator responsible for organizing, entering, reviewing, and managing scientific information. This role requires strong scientific literacy, sound judgment, and the ability to accurately interpret and categorize technical content.This is an information‑management position, not a laboratory role. The successful candidate will work extensively with scientific records and data in a capacity similar to a specialized science librarian—maintaining the accuracy, consistency, and usability of scientific information so it can be efficiently located and applied.The position is highly specialized, and comprehensive training will be provided on all relevant systems, procedures, terminology, and standards.Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business ( Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation ) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act .ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSThe ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the client level.Strong academic foundation in chemistry, biochemistry, and biology, including a full year of organic chemistry.Skilled in reading, interpreting, and managing scientific and technical information with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.Demonstrates strong organizational abilities and excels in structured, repetitive work while maintaining precision.Adept at learning specialized databases, terminology, and classification systems.Possesses strong written communication, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage priorities effectively in a detail‑intensive environment.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEnter, review, organize, classify, and maintain scientific information in designated databases and information‑management systems.Read and interpret scientific materials in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, and related disciplines to ensure accuracy and appropriate categorization.Apply scientific knowledge to classify records, select proper terminology, and identify relationships within data sets.Review incoming information for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and alignment with established procedures and standards.Identify missing, conflicting, or potentially incorrect data and escalate questions for further review as needed.Manage multiple information‑processing tasks while consistently meeting accuracy, quality, and productivity expectations.Follow established data‑governance, confidentiality, quality‑control, and records‑management requirements.Collaborate with scientists, subject‑matter experts, information specialists, and cross‑functional team members.Learn and apply specialized scientific vocabularies, classification systems, databases, and FDA‑specific procedures.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, chemistry is preferred.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.EOE including Disability/VetThe rate of pay for this position is $18.00 per hour, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:MedicalDentalVision401(k)Family Planning/Fertility AssistanceSTD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&DLegal-Aid ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal HolidaysTraining and Development OpportunitiesYour application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).#INDCNI