Information Specialist

Jobtailor; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Webster Groves, MO, is seeking a library specialist to support R&D, regulatory, and pharmacovigilance activities. You will manage literature databases, perform searches, and assist with audits and knowledge management.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a science field, library or editorial experience, and strong data skills with ILS and citation databases. Expect collaboration across teams and occasional lifting or shelving duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural or physical sciences.
• Experience in a library or as a research/editorial assistant or in GMP areas.
• Experience with ILS, cataloging, and ILL software such as InMagic/Presto.
• Familiarity with citation databases like PubMed, Ovid, Scifinder, USP, EP, SmartChem, Cortellis, Techstreet.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support Par Health’s Generics and Sterile Injectable businesses across R&D, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, and Quality.
• Provide reference services and literature searches using established search strategies.
• Manage databases including Ovid, Accuris, USP, EP, BP, and Scifinder.
• Maintain metadata records in Presto ILS and internal knowledge management systems.
• Educate employees on library services and resources and support audits as needed.
• Troubleshoot online journal access and manage document storage and retrieval.

Skills

ILS Management

Literature Search

Regulatory Compliance

Database Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in sciences

Tools

Ovid

Accuris

Scifinder

InMagic/Presto

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Support Par Health’s Generics and Sterile Injectable businesses, primarily R&D, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, and Quality
• Provide reference services and literature searches using established search strategies
• Manage databases including Ovid, Accuris, USP, EP, BP, and Scifinder
• Administer Iron Mountain and manage long-term storage of company files
• Support Regulatory annual reports and literature requests
• Support Pharmacovigilance through Ovid alerts and full-text articles
• Support R&D with document storage and retrieval and literature searches
• Support FDA, Health Canada, and DEA audits as needed
• Provide literature access, procurement, organization, and citation support
• Maintain metadata records in Presto ILS and internal knowledge management databases
• Assist with online resource renewals, management, and access
• Troubleshoot online journal and resource access
• Acquire and process information resources based on business needs
• Monitor journal and online resource usage and prepare reports
• Facilitate acquisition, copying, and archiving of lab notebooks/logbooks
• Edit and distribute electronic Tables of Contents and maintain distribution lists
• Educate employees on library services and resources
• Contribute to maintenance and continuous improvement of the knowledge infrastructure
• Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in one of the natural or physical sciences
• Prior work in a library or as a research or editorial assistant or GMP areas
• Understanding of online resource licensing methods and copyright guidelines
• Experience updating records in an Integrated Library System (ILS), cataloging, and ILL software such as InMagic/Presto
• Experience with the administrative or staff view of an ILS
• Familiarity with searching citation databases such as PubMed, OVID, Scifinder, USP, EP, SmartChem, Cortellis, Techstreet
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with attention to detail, organizational skills, and dedication to quality
• Customer-focused and self-directed with strong multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Proficiency in current information/library technologies
• Ability to periodically perform lifting for collection shelving and shifting
• Ability to lift 20–30 pounds and walk across plants and warehouses as needed

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing databases and information resources, supporting regulatory compliance, and facilitating literature access and procurement. Proficient in utilizing Integrated Library Systems and citation databases to enhance research and development efforts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Integrated Library System (ILS) Management
• Literature Search and Reference Services
• Regulatory Compliance Support
• Database Management (Ovid, Scifinder, USP)
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Database Management
• Literature Search
• Citation Database Familiarity
• Record Updating
• Information Resource Acquisition

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Customer-Focused
• Self-Directed
• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Pharmacovigilance
• Regulatory Affairs
• GMP
• FDA
• Health Canada
• Copyright Guidelines
• Knowledge Management
• Library Services
• Document Storage
• Quality Assurance

Tools & Technologies

• Ovid
• Accuris
• USP
• EP
• BP
• Scifinder
• InMagic/Presto
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel