Biomedical Curator
Apply Job ID 20968 Date posted 07/23/2024Job Family:
Data Science & Analysis (Digital)
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
- Provide curation support by reviewing MEDLINE citations that have been machine-indexed with Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) in the PubMed Data Management system. Curation support could include, but is not limited to:
- the indexing of MEDLINE citations as outlined by the MEDLINE citation curation policy
- Communicating the accuracy of indexed citations and annotating citations using a controlled vocabulary
- Querying and organizing citation information into structured formats using unique traceable identifiers
- Adjust the indexing as needed in accordance with established MEDLINE citation curation policy.
- Perform other curation support duties as assigned.
What You Will Need:
- Minimum of 4 years of experience
- B.S. or higher in Biology, Biomedical Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience that provides knowledge of biomedical vocabulary, principles, and facts sufficient for:
- Understanding and analyzing scientific literature on diverse biomedical topics such as anatomy, physiology, psychology, genetics, biochemistry, and healthcare practices
- Comprehending biomedical concepts (even unfamiliar ones)
- Understanding biomedical vocabulary, its applications, and relationships between terms
- Experience annotating bibliographic citations to the scientific literature with appropriate terms from a controlled vocabulary:
- Familiarity with biomedical terminology
- Knowledge of controlled vocabularies
- Knowledge of the principles of subject indexing
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- M.S. degree in a related field is preferred, but not required.
- Advanced knowledge of biomedical databases (especially PubMed/MEDLINE) and database search skills, including:
- Familiarity with typical practices in biomedical publishing, types of scientific publications, components of citations, and basic bibliographic data
- Proficiency in constructing complex queries (preferably in PubMed/MEDLINE) using advanced search features, including Boolean operators, search fields, and search filters (preferably using MeSH)
- Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Jira
- Ability to obtain an NIH badge.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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