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Guidehouse Biomedical Curator in BETHESDA, Maryland

Job Family :

Data Science & Analysis (Digital)

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $100,200.00-$150,200.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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