Elsevier is currently seeking an Index QC and Thesaurus Editor in our Philadelphia Office. The purpose of the job is: To deliver quality of indexing to diverse databases of the Elsevier Bibliographic Databases (EBD). To evaluate the quality of new and existing products. To develop indexing guidelines for new features and databases. To maintain existing thesauri and associated documentation and develop new thesauri.
Key Results Areas: Thesauri Maintenance Index Quality Control Indexing Manuals Index Correction Indexer training Development of new Databases System Maintenance and Development Product evaluation Source policy Indexing relevant research and tests
Elsevier is the world's leading provider of scientific, technical and medical (STM) information, tools and resources. A global company based in Amsterdam, Elsevier partners with scientists, researchers, healthcare providers, educators and decision-makers in academic institutions, governments and corporations to help them find, evaluate and use information. Our breadth of content is unparalleled, spanning virtually every STM field in the world and includes such distinguished brands as Gray's Anatomy, The Lancet and Cell. Using innovative technology, we deliver our content through tools that help our customers be more productive and successful in their work. ScienceDirect delivers the worlds' leading journals electronically to over 11 million readers in 200 countries. And physicians in 95 percent of teaching hospitals rely on MD Consult to get critical information that can save lives. Elsevier employs over 7,000 people in more than 70 offices worldwide. We are an employer of choice, attracting and developing talented and creative people who thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package as well as a real opportunity for career growth in a growing organization. Elsevier is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualifications: MSc or higher in relevant sciences (e.g. pharmacy, (bio)chemistry, biology, (bio)medicine) Concern for high levels of accuracy and quality Eye for detail and systematic work approach Cooperative, service-minded and pro-active approach to working with colleagues Good communication skills Strong written communication skills Passion about technology and content
It is an advantage to have: Experience in text mining, semantic technologies and content enhancement tools Working experience with standard medical vocabularies, search engines, thesauri, and related entities Familiarity with basic functionality of automated tagging software
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