Biomedical Research Librarian

National Jewish Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO & holidays

Retirement 403(b)

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible

Discounts

Job summary

National Jewish Health in Denver seeks a Biomedical Research Librarian to support clinicians, researchers and staff with expert literature searching and information services at the intersection of research and healthcare.

This role develops education programs, bibliometric analyses, and guides that advance evidence-based practice and scholarly activities across the institution.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Library Science required.
• Minimum of three years recent and related library experience; health sciences experience preferred.
• Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality on-demand reference and research support across multiple media (in-person, Zoom, e-mail).
• Performs advanced search strategies and systematic search methodologies using PubMed, Medline, Embase.
• Provides consultations on bibliometric analyses and custom citation reports for NJH faculty.
• Assesses data management needs and collaborates to strengthen data stewardship efforts.
• Promotes and maintains automatic alert services.
• Develops and delivers library instruction sessions, workshops and orientations.

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science

Job description

National Jewish Health is seeking an innovative and service-oriented Biomedical Research Librarian to support clinicians, researchers, grant teams and staff across the organization. This unique role sits at the intersection of research, education and healthcare, providing expert literature searching, research support and information services that help advance scientific discovery, evidence-based practice and academic success.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts advanced literature searches and supports systematic reviews and research projects
• Provides training on research tools, bibliographic management software and information resources
• Delivers bibliometric analyses, citation reporting and research impact support for faculty and investigators
• Develops educational programs, research guides and workshops that strengthen research and information literacy skills
• Collaborates with researchers and institutional partners to support data stewardship and scholarly activities

National Jewish Health is the nation’s leading respiratory hospital, recognized for excellence in patient care, research and education. This role offers the opportunity to partner with world‑class scientists, physicians and healthcare professionals, directly contributing to groundbreaking research and innovations that improve the lives of patients with complex diseases. It is an ideal opportunity for a librarian who is passionate about research, lifelong learning and making a meaningful impact in an academic medical center environment.

Position Summary

Offers information services to clinicians, researchers, staff, grant coordinators, and patients to build skills and support research and learning across the institution. Provides expert literature searches, bibliographic management tool training, evidence-based decision support, consumer health reference, research impact services, and maintenance of online library resources related to these areas.

Essential Duties

• Provides high-quality on-demand reference and research support across multiple mediums (e.g. in-person, Zoom, e-mail), covering a wide range of health-related and multidisciplinary subject areas and programs, encompassing all stages of the research process.
• Performs and assists in the development of advanced search strategies and systematic search methodologies using databases such as PubMed, Medline, and Embase.
• Provides consultations on designing and using bibliometric analyses, training on bibliometric theory and techniques, and customized citation reports designed to meet specific needs of NJH faculty.
• Assesses data management needs of researchers and collaborates with various stakeholders to strengthen data stewardship efforts.
• Promotes and maintains automatic alert services.
• Develops and delivers in-person, online, and/or recorded library instruction sessions, training workshops, orientations, and other events that seek to build library research skills and promote the use of information resources.
• Provides training and assistance in the use of bibliographic management tools (e.g. EndNote).
• Creates and develops research guides (“LibGuides”) that support health-related or biomedical research activities.
• Keeps up-to-date on the latest developments and best practices in health sciences librarianship and emerging technology (e.g. through discussion lists, professional literature, webinars, workshops, and conferences).
• Actively participates in relevant library and health sciences professional organizations.

Other Duties

• Assists with off-campus access to licensed resources.
• Assists library technical personnel on difficult interlibrary loan requests.
• Provides circulation assistance as needed.

Competencies

• Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
• Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
• Creativity and Innovation: Applies creative problem-solving skills to develop solutions to problems; recognizes and demonstrates the value in taking “smart” risks and learning from mistakes; develops multiple alternatives and understands the feasibility of each; effectively shares and implements his/her ideas. Generates innovative solutions in work situations; tries different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.
• Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Managing Work and Time/Project Management: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Effectively manages project(s) by appropriately focusing attention on the critical few priorities; effectively creates and executes against project timelines based on priorities, resource availability, and other project requirements (i.e., budget); effectively evaluates planned approaches, determines feasibility, and makes adjustments when needed

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

None

Travel

None

Core Values

• Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
• Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
• Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
• Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
• Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
• Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree in Library Science required.
• Work Experience: A minimum of three years recent and related experience in a library required. Health sciences experience preferred.
• Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) preferred.

Salary Range:

$67,454.40 - $89,208.44

Benefits

At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.