Blackcanyonconsulting

Research Literature Technical Specialist

Bethesda, Maryland · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$110kDetected 140 days ago

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About the role

The ideal candidate will have experience in biomedical and public health research and research methods, experience working on an interdisciplinary research team, and demonstrated skills in locating, collecting, and synthesizing research literature.
Extract data and appraise the risk of bias/quality of included studies.
Synthesize findings (qualitatively or via meta-analysis) for final reports.

Define research questions, eligibility criteria, and create comprehensive study protocols.
Design, document, and execute complex, comprehensive, transparent, and reproducible search strategies across multiple biomedical databases and information platforms, including MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and trial registries and gray literature.
Develop search strategies using controlled vocabularies and advanced techniques, ensuring transparency, reproducibility, and compliance with reporting standards.
Manage search results, deduplicate records, and support citation management and screening workflows using systematic review tools and platforms, like Covidence, EndNote or Zotero.
Deliver instruction and training on evidence synthesis methods, advanced searching, and biomedical information literacy to researchers and trainees.
Perform title/abstract and full-text screening based on defined inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Monitor trends in biomedical publishing, open science, and research data to inform best practices in systematic review support.

Master's degree in library/information sciences, life sciences, social sciences, STEM, computer science, engineering, business, or related discipline.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in:
Advanced knowledge of biomedical information resources and indexing practices, particularly MEDLINE and related NLM products.
Demonstrated expertise in systematic review methodology and evidence synthesis standards, including synthesizing finding to provide analysis
Ability to communicate complex information concepts clearly in both written and oral formats.
Proficiency with Excel or other spreadsheet/reporting platforms.
Proficiency with EndNote, Zotero, Covidence, Mendeley or other reference management and research collaboration tools.

Developing and executing targeted searching in biomedical, health sciences, and related databases, including grey literature
Experience working with interdisciplinary research teams in academic, clinical, or public health settings.

If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and location.

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