Data Entry Clerk (Hourly)

Westat - Rockville, MD

Full-time

Rockville, MD

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About the position

Westat is seeking Data Entry Clerks to work on a national education study. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated professional who is dependable, has great attention to detail, is available to work 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday), and is deadline-driven. This position is on-site at our Rockville, MD location. This project spans between August through October 2024. The role involves entering information from paper forms into an electronic database, verifying that the data has been entered correctly, and extracting information from course catalogs to be used in a national study. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency in their work.

Responsibilities

• Enter information from paper forms into an electronic database
• Verify the data has been entered correctly
• Extract information from course catalogs to be used in a national study

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm
• Minimum 1-year data entry clerk experience
• Minimum 30 WPM typing speed
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience with Westat is a plus.

Benefits

• Benefits are based on hours worked and tenure.