Biomedical Curator/Indexer

Description

The Biomedical Curator/Indexer supports the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and Division of Library Operations (LO), which collects by selecting, acquiring, and preserving biomedical collections. LO curates by cataloging, indexing, processing, creating metadata, and promoting standards. LO connects by delivering NLM products and services to a diverse global audience directly and through our partners. The Biomedical Indexer will support indexing quality control.

• Construct PubMed searches to identify citations with missing or incorrect publication types or other headings
• Review lists of citations identified as potentially requiring specific indexing corrections.
• Submit lists of affected PMIDs (PubMed unique identifiers) as batch correction requests
• Manually make corrections in PMDM (PubMed Data Management System)
• Work to support quality assurance, systems management, and data analysis for the section, which may include but is not limited to:
• Importing data from spreadsheets into SharePoint tables
• Creating PubMed queries for comprehensive retrieval of specific concepts and annotating the results to generate training data for Machine Learning
• Collecting and integrating data from Jira, SharePoint, and other sources, using it to create tables and charts.
• Attend meetings with internal and client staff to plan tasks.
• Provide information and contribute to monthly and annual reporting requirements.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical science, or a related field and 5+ years of experience with biomedical vocabulary, principles, and facts or
• High school diploma and 9+ years of experience with biomedical vocabulary, principles, and facts and
• 3+ years of experience reading and summarizing formal biomedical literature on diverse biomedical topics such as anatomy, physiology, psychology, genetics, biochemistry, and healthcare practices.
• 3+ years of experience analyzing and organizing biomedical vocabulary according to the relationships between the terms.
• 3+ years of experience with a biomedical database (preferably PubMed)
• 3+ years of experience annotating scientific citations with appropriate terms from a controlled vocabulary (preferably MeSH)
• 3+ years' experience in constructing complex queries (preferably in PubMed) using advanced search features, including Boolean operators, search fields, and search filters.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Use and administration of Jira, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams
• Scripting for data analysis, preferably in Python or R
• Mid-level data analysis in Excel, such as:
• Importing and exporting text and CSV files
• Pivot tables
• Formulas
• Charts
• Conditional formatting
  
  

Professional Skills

• Strong communication skills, including collaborating with management and technical and scientific staff to accomplish projects and tasks.
• Ability to quickly and independently educate oneself on unfamiliar biomedical concepts and terminology.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.
• Occasionally lifting of items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds such as files, books, and other materials.
  
  

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
  
  

EEO Statement

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.