Medical Librarian

DNA Direct

San Francisco, CA.

Join an exciting, fast paced environment that takes clinical genetic information services to the next level!

DNA Direct is the industry leader that provides Guidance and Decision Support for Genomic Medicine to payors, medical centers, labs and consumers.

Responsibilities:

• Provide research and reference help to DNA Direct’s genetic counselor, medical and business staff in a courteous and effective manner
• Conduct research, and train other staff on research, using computerized searching of the medical literature, associated databases, and Internet. Identify appropriate resources and coordinate/negotiate access as needed
• Organize, maintain, catalog and update research as required into DNA Direct’s content management system
• Design and implement IT and content management systems for the research collection, its management, and access
• Develop content as needed for the DNA Direct intranet directing staff on how to access, navigate, and use company’s research collection
• Develop policies and procedures to evaluate, acquire, discard, process, organize, and maintain the research collection. Assist with design of a classification scheme for DNA Direct’s research collection
• Apply and enforce copyright rules for novel content

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree with major in Library Science
• Minimum 2 years experience with medical staff in health science setting
• Experience with Genomics and related sciences a plus
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills

To apply:

1. Compile research on genetic testing for Plavix dosing as you would if requested by a physician interested in testing.

2. Send this research example, your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are best for this job to:  employment@dnadirect.com.

Only complete applications will be considered.

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