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Chemical Abstracts Service

SC32P2 Information Scientist - Thesaurus

Chemical Abstracts Service, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224


CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 117 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.

CAS is currently seeking an Information Scientist- Thesaurus for our Content Operations Team.This position will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Position Summary:

The Thesaurus role in the Authority Database Operations department applies scientific expertise, analytical skills, problem solving capabilities, and relevant language skills to help build CAS's world-class collection of scientific information. They leverage their expertise to maintain the authority of CAS scientific content and controlled vocabulary in their area of scientific expertise and across a diversity of scientific domains.

Job Accountabilities:

The primary responsibility includes working collaboratively within the department and across Content Operations functions to support the organization and categorization of domain-specific controlled vocabularies and thesauri. Additional responsibilities may include identifying and implementing process improvements, participating in unit-level projects, and leveraging data analysis skills to measure and report on progress.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related discipline.1-2 years of related professional experience.Prior experience or certification in controlled vocabulary and taxonomy design and implementation is desirable.Excellent team player who is organized and willing to adapt to the needs and requirements of an agile organization.Demonstrate a proactive and flexible attitude, with a keen willingness to show initiative.Good written and verbal communication skillsEffective organizational skills, including attention to detail, time management, prioritization, and multi-taskingSolid analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently as well as part of a teamAbility to proactively collaborate, communicate, and share knowledge with peers with diverse backgroundsAbility to solve complex problems within and outside of the primary groupDemonstrated skill in handling multiple tasks with varying urgencies and prioritiesDemonstrated change and learning agility

CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans.Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)