QA Alt Text; Life Science​/Engineering

Position: QA Alt Text (Life Science/Engineering)
Company Description
Continual Engine is an award-winning leader in AI-enabled digital accessibility solutions, specializing in documents, images, websites, videos, and more. With a team of AI engineers, accessibility experts, and domain specialists, the company leverages cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning and natural language processing to deliver scalable and high-quality solutions. Serving global clients including universities, publishers, and enterprises, Continual Engine integrates proprietary platforms like PREP for document accessibility, Invicta™ for automated image alt text, and ContinuA
11Y for website accessibility. Committed to certified compliance with standards such as WCAG 2.2 and GDPR, the company ensures secure, customizable, and multilingual solutions. Driven by a mission to make accessibility smarter and inclusive, Continual Engine is transforming the digital accessibility landscape.

Quality Analyst – Alt Text (Engineering & Life Sciences)

Location:

Remote / Work From Home

Employment Type:

Full-Time / Contract

Experience:

1–4 Years

Job Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented  Quality Analyst (QA) – Alt Text  to review and ensure the accuracy and quality of image descriptions created for accessibility projects. This role requires a strong understanding of  Engineering and Life Sciences concepts , along with the ability to validate technically complex visuals such as diagrams, graphs, charts, and scientific illustrations.
The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that content is  accessible, accurate, and compliant with global accessibility standards , enabling an inclusive experience for visually impaired users.

Key Responsibilities
Perform  quality checks (QA)  on alt text descriptions for a wide range of visuals including:
Technical diagrams (Engineering)
Scientific illustrations (Life Sciences)
Graphs, charts, tables, and flowcharts
Ensure descriptions are:  Accurate, concise, and contextually relevant
Validate  technical correctness  of content based on subject knowledge
Review structure, grammar, and clarity of descriptions
Identify gaps and provide  constructive feedback  to writers
Maintain consistency in  terminology, tone, and formatting standards
Work closely with writers, SMEs, and project managers to improve output quality
Track and report  quality metrics, error patterns, and improvements
Ensure timely delivery while maintaining high-quality standards

Required Skills & Competencies
Strong academic background or understanding of:
Engineering disciplines  (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, etc.)
Life Sciences  (Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, etc.)

Experience in:  Alt text writing / review / Quality Analysis / Proofreading / Content Review
Excellent  written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
Ability to interpret and describe  complex technical visuals
Proficiency in tools like  MS Word, Excel, & PPT

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in  Engineering or Life Sciences
Ability to handle  high-volume projects with consistency