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NEOSTEK Inc.

Digitization Technician

Vienna, VA · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Digitization Technician Location: Tysons Corner, VA Clearance: Must be able to obtain a public trust clearance. Due to the nature of this government contract, U.S. Citizenship is required. NEOSTEK is ...

City of Valdez

Records Digitization Technician

Valdez, AK

$22.78 - $24.67/hr

The City of Valdez City Clerks office is seeking a Records Digitization Technician to assist the Record Manager with the comprehensive digitization and organization of records into the City of Valdez ...

Ancestry

Digitization Technician - Draper UT

Draper, UT · On-site

$17/hr

As a Digitization Technician, you'll play an important role in that mission -- working with historical documents, specialized scanning equipment, and digital workflows to create accurate, high ...

Chloeta

Lands Files Digitization Technician

Unicoi, TN · On-site

Job Summary The Lands Files Digitization Technician supports the land records digitization project for a local county in Tennessee. This role will be responsible for scanning, organizing, indexing ...

Gap, Inc.

Senior Digital Technician

Oakland, CA · On-site

The Senior Digital Technician will function in both working and managing capacities ensuring reliable workflows, equipment readiness, and consistent standards across productions. What You'll Do On ...

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What is a digitization technician?

Digitization Technicians are professionals who convert physical materials, such as documents, photographs, and audiovisual items, into digital formats. They use specialized equipment and software to scan, capture, and sometimes enhance or restore items while ensuring the accuracy and quality of the digital copies. Their work is essential for preserving historical records, improving accessibility, and supporting digital archives. Digitization Technicians often collaborate with archivists, librarians, and IT staff to manage digital collections and metadata.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a digitization technician?

To thrive as a Digitization Technician, you need a solid understanding of digital imaging, metadata standards, and archival best practices, often supported by a relevant associate’s degree or experience in library science or information management. Familiarity with scanners, image editing software (such as Adobe Photoshop), and digital asset management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills help ensure accuracy and efficiency in handling valuable materials. These competencies are crucial for preserving and providing access to digital collections with high quality and integrity.

What is the difference between Digitization Technician vs Data Entry Clerk?

AspectDigitization TechnicianData Entry Clerk
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Work EnvironmentArchives, museums, libraries, or digital media companiesOffices, data centers, or administrative settings
Job FocusConverting physical documents or media into digital formats, maintaining digital archivesInputting data into computer systems, verifying accuracy
Tools & SkillsScanning equipment, image editing software, attention to detailBasic computer skills, typing speed, accuracy

While both roles involve working with digital data, Digitization Technicians focus on converting physical materials into digital formats and maintaining digital archives, often requiring technical skills and specialized equipment. Data Entry Clerks primarily input and verify data within systems, emphasizing speed and accuracy. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are common challenges faced by digitization technicians when handling historical or fragile documents?

Digitization Technicians often encounter challenges when working with delicate, aged, or deteriorating materials. Careful handling is essential to prevent further damage, which may require special tools, supports, or gloves. Technicians must also frequently troubleshoot technical issues with scanning equipment and adjust settings to capture high-quality digital reproductions, especially when dealing with faded text or unusual formats. Collaboration with archivists or conservators is common to ensure proper preservation techniques are followed throughout the digitization process.
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Digitization Technician

NEOSTEK Inc.

Vienna, VA • On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

Position Title:    Digitization Technician
Location:            Tysons Corner, VA
Clearance:          Must be able to obtain a public trust clearance. Due to the nature of this government contract, U.S. Citizenship is required.

NEOSTEK is seeking a skilled Digitization Technician to join our team to support federal records management and information governance initiatives by preparing, scanning, validating, and capturing records in accordance with established policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.  This role ensures that both physical and electronic records are accurately digitized, properly classified, and transferred to the appropriate content owners while maintaining compliance with records retention and disposition standards.
Responsibilities:
  • Digitization & Scanning Operations
    • Prepare paper records for digitization, including document review, organization, and physical preparation. 
    • Scan paper records and upload digital files to SharePoint Online using established file naming conventions.
    • Apply required metadata and classification tags to ensure records are searchable, retrievable, and compliant with records management standards.
    • Perform Quality Assurance (QA) reviews of scanned documents to verify completeness, accuracy, and image quality.
    • Coordinate the secure scheduling and tracking of scanned paper records for authorized destruction in accordance with retention schedules.
    • Conduct periodic inventories of physical and digitized records to ensure accountability and alignment with records tracking systems.
    • Coordinate new or ad hoc scanning initiatives with team leads and stakeholders.
    • Assist with the review and update of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs related to digitization and records processing).
  • Records Capture & Offboarding Support
    • Coordinate with team leads and supervisors to schedule records capture activities associated with employee off-boarding.
    • Conduct records capture for departing staff to ensure official records are identified, collected, and transferred to the appropriate content owners or repositories.
    • Ensure captured records are properly stored, labeled, and documented in accordance with records and information management (RIM) policies.
    • Update and maintain records management tasks and statuses within the off-boarding dashboard or tracking system.
    • Escalate issues related to missing, incomplete, or unclear records to appropriate stakeholders.
  •  Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Due to the nature of this government contract, U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Proven experience with document scanning, digitization, or records management in a structured or regulated environment.
  • Familiarity with SharePoint Online or similar enterprise content management systems.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed naming conventions, metadata standards, and SOPs.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information in accordance with federal information security and privacy requirements.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
  • Experience working with Federal Government agencies preferred.
Mandatory Requirements:
  • Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information.
  • Due to the nature of this government contract, U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Proven experience with document scanning, digitization, or records management in a structured or regulated environment.
 
NEOSTEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE): AA M/F/Vet/Disability