Data Collection Specialist

We are seeking a Data Collection Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for gathering, organizing, and validating data from various sources, ensuring its accuracy and relevance to support our company's data-driven decisions. If you have a passion for data and a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Data Gathering: Collect data from various sources, including websites, databases, APIs, and other relevant platforms.
• Data Validation: Review collected data for accuracy and completeness, identifying and rectifying any errors or inconsistencies.
• Data Entry: Accurately input data into spreadsheets, databases, or other software systems.
• Data Cleaning: Clean and preprocess data to eliminate duplicate records, irrelevant information, and ensure data quality.
• Data Organization: Organize and categorize data into structured formats to facilitate analysis and reporting.
• Data Sources: Identify and explore new data sources to enhance the company's data collection capabilities.
• Reporting: Generate reports and summaries of collected data to provide insights and inform decision-making.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain data integrity by conducting regular quality checks and resolving discrepancies.
• Compliance: Ensure data collection practices are in compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and provide support in data collection and analysis.

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus).
  
• Proven experience in data collection, data entry, or related roles.
• Proficiency in data management and spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets).
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify data discrepancies.
• Basic knowledge of data validation and cleaning techniques.
• Familiarity with data sources, web scraping, and API integration is an advantage.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with team members.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing data requirements.
• Understanding of data privacy and compliance regulations is a plus.