Library Scientist – Systematic Reviews, Evidence Synthesis

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🌲 North Carolina – Remote

🌲 North Carolina – Remote

💵 $83k - $102k / year

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RTI International is an independent nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition through science-based solutions in climate, education, health, and equity. The institute engages in multidisciplinary research spanning diverse areas such as health care, international development, environmental sciences, and social and economic justice. RTI International collaborates with a wide range of partners including governments, businesses, universities, and non-profit organizations to conduct research and provide technical services. It aims to impact global wellbeing by leveraging expertise in fields such as climate change solutions, education reform, public health, food security, and more. RTI International also emphasizes corporate responsibility, sustainability, and commitment to quality and ethics in its operations.

📋 Description

• Lead the design and execution of comprehensive literature searches and reference management for evidence synthesis projects • Work with project directors, clients, and content experts to translate evidence synthesis questions into search strategies • Document search methods in systematic review protocols and evidence synthesis reports • Design, test, and execute reproducible searches using controlled vocabulary and free-text terms across health-related bibliographic databases and platforms • Conduct grey literature and supplemental searches, including trial registries, regulatory and government sources, conference proceedings, and citation chasing • Peer review search strategies and document/report searches according to PRISMA 2020, PRISMA-S, and related standards • Build and manage project libraries, deduplicate records, retrieve full text, maintain shared libraries, format references, and train staff in reference management • Run update and surveillance searches for living, update, and multi-year reviews • Conduct title/abstract and full-text screening, data abstraction, risk of bias appraisal, and prepare evidence tables • Contribute to qualitative and quantitative synthesis • Use systematic review software to manage the review process • Explore, test, and validate AI and automation tools for searching, deduplication, and screening • Review and copyedit reports, manuscripts, and other deliverables • Support quality control processes and maintain client-specific templates • Support development of reports, manuscripts, presentations, guidance documents, and memos • Contribute search methods and information-specialist sections to proposals • Help onboard, train, and mentor research analysts

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s degree in library science, library and information science, or information science (MLS, MLIS, MSIS, or equivalent; ALA-accredited program preferred) • At least 3 years’ experience as a health sciences/medical librarian or information specialist supporting systematic reviews or other evidence synthesis • Expert-level searching skills across major health-related databases and interfaces, including PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Scopus • Knowledge of controlled vocabularies and database-specific syntax • Expert proficiency in citation management, including deduplication, shared libraries, full-text retrieval, and output style formatting; EndNote preferred • Working knowledge of evidence synthesis standards and guidance, including Cochrane Handbook, AHRQ EPC Methods Guide, PRISMA 2020, PRISMA-S, and PRESS • Experience using systematic review software such as DistillerSR, Nested Knowledge, Covidence, or EPPI-Reviewer • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously • Ability to work collaboratively with staff in different geographic locations and with varied education and experience levels • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Ability to meet client conflict-of-interest requirements, including no current or future financial relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers • Legally authorized to work in the United States • Must not require now or in the future sponsorship for employment visa status • Preferred: hands-on research analyst experience in screening, data abstraction, risk of bias assessment, and co-authorship of published systematic reviews • Preferred: experience supporting federally or non-profit funded evidence synthesis programs • Preferred: editorial experience, including copyediting or technical editing • Preferred: experience using AI and automation tools for search development, deduplication, or screening • Preferred: experience with bibliometric or research portfolio analysis • Preferred: additional degree or coursework in public health, health sciences, or a related field • Preferred: experience teaching or training researchers in literature searching and reference management

🏖️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy • Merit based annual increases • Bonus opportunities • Robust recognition program • Competitive health, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance plans • Retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan • Paid parental leave for all parents • Financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments • Financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities • Employee assistance program • Other offerings supporting a healthy work-life balance

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