Health Sciences Librarian

in Healthcare + Life Sciences Contract

Job Detail

  • Experience Level Mid Level
  • Degree Type Master of Arts (MA)
  • Employment Contract
  • Working Type Remote
  • Job Reference 0000017104
  • Salary Type Hourly
  • Industry Pharmaceuticals
  • Selling Points

    Collaborate remotely on impactful health sciences information projects. Enhance expertise in advanced literature search techniques. Support organizational goals with critical data and research insights.

Job Description

Overview

  • Provide expert reference services in health sciences, medicine, and pharmaceutical information to support organizational teams.
  • Utilize advanced search tools to deliver critical data for clinical and business development activities.
  • Curate and publish regular literature updates to keep teams informed of industry developments.
  • Troubleshoot subscription access and technical issues for seamless information retrieval processes.
  • Address copyright inquiries and locate hard-to-find publications efficiently.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of information resources.
  • Work remotely up to 20 hours per week during standard business hours.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Conduct specialized literature searches and provide bibliographic services for research and development initiatives.
  • Curate and deliver monthly literature updates tailored to organizational needs.
  • Resolve subscription access issues and optimize automated search processes.
  • Ensure compliance with intellectual property regulations and address copyright inquiries.
  • Locate and deliver hard-to-find publications to meet specific project requirements.
  • Maintain effective communication with teams regarding work progress and updates.
  • Utilize corporate communication platforms and Microsoft Office Suite for efficient task management.

Job Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in information science or library science roles within healthcare-related fields.
  • Proficiency in conducting searches using PubMed, Medline, Embase, and Scopus.
  • Experience with corporate communication platforms and familiarity with RightFind is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of copyright regulations and expertise in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with sound judgment and problem-solving abilities.
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