Data Collection Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Collection Specialist to support a document collection project focused on unfilled PDF forms used in Switzerland. The collected forms will be used for data analysis and processing purposes.

Scope of Work

The specialist will be responsible for sourcing and delivering blank (unfilled) PDF forms that meet specific linguistic, regional, and structural requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect unfilled PDF forms used in Switzerland
• Ensure forms are in German and/or Italian
• Source forms across multiple sectors, including:
  • Medical
  • Education
  • Finance
  • Tax
  • Travel
  • Retail
  • Vehicle / Automotive
• Verify that all forms meet page-length requirements
• Organize and label collected files clearly and consistently
• Ensure documents are publicly available or legally shareable

Form Requirements

• Format: PDF
• Status: Unfilled / blank forms only
• Length:
  • 1–5 pages preferred
  • 6 pages allowed only as an exception
• Forms may be part of a larger document (e.g., brochures, guides, manuals), as long as the form section itself meets the page limit
  

Required Qualifications

• Experience in data collection, document sourcing, or research
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed guidelines
• Familiarity with Swiss institutions, businesses, or public-sector documentation is a plus
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in German and/or Italian (reading comprehension required)

Nice to Have

• Prior experience working with datasets, document annotation, or AI/ML data projects
• Knowledge of Swiss regulatory, medical, or administrative documentation

Deliverables

• A curated set of compliant PDF forms meeting all project requirements
• Clear documentation or metadata indicating sector, language, and page count

Location

• Anywhere in Switzerland, fully remote