About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This role supports a confidential client’s research team in identifying family relationships, verifying mortality, and reconciling records. Responsibilities include:

• Review obituaries, death notices, and public records to identify potential family relationships and heirs.
• Research and verify mortality status using multiple data sources.
• Analyze information from traditional and non-traditional resources to establish family connections.
• Investigate and reconcile conflicting information through careful research and critical thinking.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy while managing a fast-paced workload.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate results for clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

Successful candidates typically demonstrate curiosity, attention to detail, and strong analytical thinking:

• Interest in history, genealogy, family lineage, or investigative research.
• Enjoyment of solving puzzles and connecting pieces of information from multiple sources.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to think critically and draw conclusions from limited information.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new research methods and tools.
• Strong reading comprehension and the ability to review large volumes of information efficiently.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining quality standards.

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Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, History, English, Research, Library Sciences, Genealogy, or related fields).
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Performance Expectations

This is a production-focused research position requiring both speed and accuracy. Team members are expected to efficiently review and analyze a high volume of records, meet daily productivity goals, and maintain quality standards.

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Work Location & Schedule

• Hybrid role — must live near or be able to commute to the Fort Washington, MD office one day per week (Wednesdays).
• This role is full-time.

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Compensation

• Base pay range: $20.50 - $25.50 per hour. Actual pay is determined by factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity.

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Benefits

A few benefits offered for full-time roles include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• Summer hours: participating employees enjoy a half day every other Friday.
• Investment in career development, including LinkedIn Learning and professional development funds.

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Other Items to Note

• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H1B, O-1, TN, CPT, OPT). The confidential client is unable to sponsor or transfer visa sponsorship at this time.
• No agency emails, calls, or solicitations accepted without a valid agreement.
• The confidential client is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment.

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About the Confidential Client

The confidential client provides senior longevity data, analytics, and related services to markets such as pension, benefits, life insurance, structured settlements, and life settlements. They operate through multiple subsidiary brands and maintain offices across the U.S.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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