Job Responsibilities

• Strong experience with semantic standards: RDF, RDFS, OWL
• SPARQL, including query design
• SHACL, with clear understanding of constraints versus semantics
• Experience designing and working with ontologies in real-world systems
• Understanding and practical experience with FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) Data
• Demonstrated ability to translate business problems into structured representations, including use cases, questions, and models
• Strong communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to non-experts and bridge technology and business needs
• Comfortable working in an iterative, ambiguous environment with evolving requirements

Preferred skills and experience

• Experience with LinkML
• Understanding of Labeled Property Graphs (LPG) and OpenCypher
• Experience with vocabulary standards such as SKOS
• Experience with data catalog and data product standards, including DCAT and DPROD
• Background in life sciences or pharma, including translational medicine, clinical data, or real-world data
• Familiarity with BioLink and other domain models
• Experience with bioinformatics and biomedical ontology resources
• Experience with data profiling, reconciliation, and mapping processes
• Experience with knowledge graph platforms or graph databases
• Experience in client-facing roles such as workshops, design sessions, and presentations

Job Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reviews of clinical trial registration submissions for consistency with review criteria
• Gain and use a working knowledge of the ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Data Element Definitions (https://clinicaltrials.gov/policy/protocol-definitions) and ClinicalTrials.gov registration review criteria (https://clinicaltrials.gov/submit-studies/prs-help/protocol-registration-quality-control-review-criteria)
• Clearly communicate (via email and record reviews) with “responsible parties” (e.g., clinical trial sponsors, designated principal investigators) regarding the consistency of clinical trial records with review criteria
• Perform general proofreading
• Create new documentation to help responsible parties submit their clinical trial records in accordance with established review criteria
• Post records in accordance with established deadlines
• Monitor data for trends or patterns of problems (e.g., consistent series of errors from a single data provider) and participate in process improvement efforts
• Support database management activities
• Serve as a liaison between data providers (e.g., NIH, industry, universities, and other organizations) and ClinicalTrials.gov
• Participate in weekly team meetings with NLM staff to discuss process improvement

Required skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a biomedical science, public health, or related discipline with at least 2 years of professional experience
• Or a master’s degree in a comparable field with no professional experience
• Ability to work within a team environment and contribute to consensus-based decision making
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and shift priorities as directed
• Ability to work efficiently with team members in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at every level
• General computer skills with a proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Clearance and Location Requirements

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • Must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States; candidates in the DMV area preferred
  • All work must be performed within the United States

Job Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reviews of clinical trial results submissions for consistency with review criteria
• Clearly communicate (via record reviews, teleconferences, emails, workshops, etc.) with “responsible parties” (e.g., clinical trial sponsors, principal investigators, statisticians) to facilitate understanding of and adherence to submission requirements
• Gain and use a working knowledge of the ClinicalTrials.gov Basic Results Data Element Definitions (https://clinicaltrials.gov/policy/results-definitions) and ClinicalTrials.gov results review criteria (https://clinicaltrials.gov/submit-studies/prs-help/results-quality-control-review-criteria)
• Create new documentation to help responsible parties submit their clinical trial results records in accordance with established review criteria
• Devise and help implement strategies to improve the quality of submissions
• Support database management activities
• Serve as liaison between data providers (e.g., NIH, industry, universities, and other organizations) and ClinicalTrials.gov
• Participate in weekly team meetings with NLM staff to discuss process improvement

Required skills and experience

• Master’s degree in biomedical science and/or mathematics-related discipline (epidemiology, biostatistics, neuroscience, biochemistry, etc.)
• 3+ years’ experience with standard mathematical concepts and statistics (correlations, trends, significance, etc.)
• 1+ year experience with standard quantitative measures for health studies
• Ability to work within a team environment and contribute to consensus-based decision making
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems creatively and independently
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and shift priorities as directed
• Ability to work efficiently with team members in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at every level

• Clearance and Location Requirements

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • Must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States; candidates in the DMV area preferred
  • All work must be performed within the United States

Literature Search and Evidence Gathering

• Design and execute systematic literature searches across scientific databases including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and related sources
• Develop structured search strategies using controlled vocabularies (e.g., MeSH) and advanced Boolean search techniques
• Identify relevant peer-reviewed articles, reports, and grey literature to address research questions
• Maintain organized libraries of retrieved publications and supporting materials

Systematic Review Support

• Screen and evaluate research articles based on defined inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Extract key information from relevant studies including methodology, outcomes, and limitations
• Support systematic, scoping, and rapid review workflows in collaboration with subject matter experts
• Document search strategies and review processes to ensure transparency and reproducibility

Reporting and Collaboration

• Prepare literature summaries, annotated bibliographies, and evidence tables to support program reports and policy analyses
• Assist technical teams and subject matter experts by rapidly identifying relevant scientific evidence for emerging research questions
• Communicate findings clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams supporting federal health research and policy initiatives

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Library Science, Public Health, Biomedical Science, Information Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience conducting literature searches or supporting systematic reviews in biomedical or health research domains
• Strong experience using scientific literature databases such as PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, or Scopus
• Familiarity with systematic review frameworks (e.g., PRISMA or Cochrane methodology)
• Experience using citation management or review tools such as EndNote, Zotero, Covidence, or Rayyan
• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple research questions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Clearance and Location Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States
• All work must be performed within the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or Public Health (MPH)
• Experience supporting systematic reviews for federal agencies, academic medical centers, or research organizations
• Experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications or evidence synthesis reports
• Familiarity with evidence synthesis tools and systematic review workflows

Benefits and Salary

We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and location. The targeted range for this position is $80,000 – $110,000.

If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!

• 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.
• Extract data and appraise the risk of bias/quality of included studies.
• Synthesize findings (qualitatively or via meta-analysis) for final reports.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, and peer review related to biomedical evidence synthesis projects.
• Provide methodological consultation on systematic review standards, including PRISMA, Cochrane, JBI, and other evidence synthesis frameworks.
• Monitor trends in biomedical publishing, open science, and research data to inform best practices in systematic review support.

Required qualifications:

• 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.
  • Developing and executing targeted searching in biomedical, health sciences, and related databases, including grey literature
  • Strong analytical skills in search strategy development, validation, documentation, and citation management.
  • Demonstrated expertise in systematic review methodology and evidence synthesis standards, including synthesizing finding to provide analysis
  • Experience working with interdisciplinary research teams in academic, clinical, or public health settings. Operating independently while contributing to a research team.
  • 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.

   

Benefits and Salary

We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and location. The targeted range for this position is $80,000 – $110,000.

If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!

Job Responsibilities

Requirements Elicitation and Analysis

• Learn and document business processes and functional workflows
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and working sessions with Product Owners, users, and stakeholders to gather requirements
• Translate business needs into clear, actionable artifacts such as user stories and acceptance criteria, behavior-driven development (BDD)-style specifications, workflow diagrams and process flows, and use cases
• Ensure requirements are complete, testable, and aligned with program goals
• Define test scenarios, test cases, and acceptance criteria based on requirements
• Execute and document results of various types of testing, including functional and regression testing
• Collaborate with Engineering and QA teams to validate that implemented solutions meet documented requirements

Agile Delivery and Team Collaboration

• Work as an embedded member of a cross-functional Agile team
• Participate in and help facilitate sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives
• Partner closely with Product Managers and SMEs to clarify scope, priorities, and dependencies
• Collaborate with UX Designers and Researchers to ensure requirements align with user needs and usability goals
• Communicate requirements, decisions, risks, and progress to the team
• Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring shared understanding and alignment

Required skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in business analysis for web-based or digital applications
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong experience gathering, documenting, and validating requirements
• Experience performing or supporting manual and exploratory testing of web applications and services
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Clearance and Location Requirements

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • Must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States; candidates in the DMV area preferred
  • All work must be performed within the United States