SC32P2 Information Scientist - Thesaurus

CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 117 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.

CAS is currently seeking an Information Scientist- Thesaurus for our Content Operations Team. This position will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Position Summary:

The Thesaurus role in the Authority Database Operations department applies scientific expertise, analytical skills, problem solving capabilities, and relevant language skills to help build CAS's world-class collection ofscientific information. They leverage their expertise to maintain the authority of CAS scientific content and controlled vocabulary in their area of scientific expertise and across a diversity of scientific domains.

Job Accountabilities:

The primary responsibility includes working collaboratively within the department and across Content Operations functions to support the organization and categorization of domain-specific controlled vocabularies and thesauri. Additional responsibilities may include identifying and implementing process improvements, participating in unit-level projects, and leveraging data analysis skills to measure and report on progress.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related discipline.
• 1-2 years of related professional experience.
• Prior experience or certification in controlled vocabulary and taxonomy design and implementation is desirable.
• Excellent team player who is organized and willing to adapt to the needs and requirements of an agile organization.
• Demonstrate a proactive and flexible attitude, with a keen willingness to show initiative.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Effective organizational skills, including attention to detail, time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to proactively collaborate, communicate, and share knowledge with peers with diverse backgrounds
• Ability to solve complex problems within and outside of the primary group
• Demonstrated skill in handling multiple tasks with varying urgencies and priorities
• Demonstrated change and learning agility

CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans. Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help

Bachelor of Science of Biochemistry (required)
Bachelor of Science of Chemistry (required)

1 - 2 years: Candidates must have at least a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related discipline with 1-2 years of related professional experience. Prior experience or certification in controlled vocabulary and taxonomy design and implementation is desirable. (required)