Information scientist job description
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Example information scientist requirements on a job description
Information scientist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in information scientist job postings.
Sample information scientist requirements
- Advanced understanding of statistical and machine learning techniques.
- Ability to identify and develop predictive models.
- Experience with data visualization and analysis tools.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python and R.
- Knowledge of data warehouse and big data architectures.
Sample required information scientist soft skills
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret and present complex data findings.
- Excellent time management and project management skills.
Information scientist job description example 1
Kelly Services information scientist job description
+ Perform literature searches relating to veterinary subject matters and animal welfare, using appropriate medical and veterinary terminology, concepts, and MeSH/Emtree indexing
+ Advise researchers on 3Rs concepts and promote animal welfare resources, such as the USDA Animal Welfare Information Center and NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
+ Stay current on regulations affecting animal research, particularly the animal welfare literature search requirements of the Animal Welfare Act
+ Lead small scale projects and initiatives within Research Coordination as assigned
+ Responsible for other administrative tasks as assigned
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
+ Bachelor's Degree, with major study in a basic or applied science
+ OR equivalent combination of education with research, training, or laboratory operations experience (such as an Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology or specialty certification or experience in laboratory animal sciences)
Preferred Skills:
+ Experience with electronic databases, scientific literature searching, and reporting search results.
+ Preferred: experience with searching using the Ovid platform
+ Knowledge and understanding of regulations affecting animal research and animal welfare in laboratory animals.
+ Preferred: completed "Meeting the Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act" training
+ Strong customer service skills.
+ Ability to work well in a team and independently, as needed.
+ Experience with Microsoft Office suite and online meeting applications
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**You should know:** Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.
**Why Kelly** ** ** **Science & Clinical?**
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.
**About Kelly** ** **
At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center.
Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
+ Advise researchers on 3Rs concepts and promote animal welfare resources, such as the USDA Animal Welfare Information Center and NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
+ Stay current on regulations affecting animal research, particularly the animal welfare literature search requirements of the Animal Welfare Act
+ Lead small scale projects and initiatives within Research Coordination as assigned
+ Responsible for other administrative tasks as assigned
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
+ Bachelor's Degree, with major study in a basic or applied science
+ OR equivalent combination of education with research, training, or laboratory operations experience (such as an Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology or specialty certification or experience in laboratory animal sciences)
Preferred Skills:
+ Experience with electronic databases, scientific literature searching, and reporting search results.
+ Preferred: experience with searching using the Ovid platform
+ Knowledge and understanding of regulations affecting animal research and animal welfare in laboratory animals.
+ Preferred: completed "Meeting the Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act" training
+ Strong customer service skills.
+ Ability to work well in a team and independently, as needed.
+ Experience with Microsoft Office suite and online meeting applications
\#P2
**You should know:** Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.
**Why Kelly** ** ** **Science & Clinical?**
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.
**About Kelly** ** **
At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center.
Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024