Biomedical Research Librarian

About the Role

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality on-demand reference and research support across multiple mediums (e.g., in-person, Zoom, email), 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 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 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.
• Assists with off-campus access to licensed resources.
• Assists library technical personnel on difficult interlibrary loan requests.
• Provides circulation assistance as needed.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; demonstrates a commitment to organizational success.
• Attention to Detail: Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; shows concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checks processes and tasks.
• Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across departments; treats others with dignity and respect.
• Creativity and Innovation: Applies creative problem-solving skills; develops multiple alternatives and understands feasibility; effectively shares and implements ideas.
• Initiative: Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive.
• Managing Work and Time/Project Management: Effectively manages time and resources; focuses on critical priorities; creates and executes project timelines based on priorities and resource availability.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office, and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals for vacation and sick days, plus six paid holidays, 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.

Pay

Salary Range: $67,454.40 - $89,208.44