Reference Citation Analyst (Temp/Part-Time)

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a temporary, part-time Citation Analyst.  As the Citation Analyst you will be responsible for evaluating scientific papers that cite use of products from Bio-Techne (focusing on R&D Systems), and enter relevant citations into the Reference Database. This position will support citations which can be critical to making the sale to the customers and are highly valued by sales, marketing and tech service.

This is a temporary, part time position (up to 29 hours per week) and would anticipate this individual for employment for at least ~6 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Searches PubMed and other databases for specific scientific papers.
• Finds Bio-Techne (focusing on R&D Systems) products used in the research and identifies the appropriate catalog number.
• Identifies information on use of the product, such as sample type and application.
• Enters information into the Reference Database so that the citation may be associated with the product in the catalog.
• Responds to internal article requests.
• Participates in projects related to product citations or company journal subscriptions.
• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in Handbook and follow guidelines regarding safety as outline in the AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control manuals in accordance to the job.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Position requires a college-level background in biological sciences, optimally with experience in reading scientific research literature.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel are desirable.
• Computer entry and/or typing skills are required.
• Must have good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of databases such as PubMed.
• Familiarity with the R&D Systems/Bio-Techne catalog.
• Knowledge of biological sciences and reading scientific research literature.
• Skills to pay attention to the details and unequivocally identify product used as well as to find and accurately enter the appropriate information.
• Skills in problem solving; including the ability to identify and appropriately evaluate a course of action.
• Ability to work independently, but also make good use of available help.
• Ability to act independently on routine assignments or projects.
• Ability to plan, organize and multi-task to complete assignments in an efficient manner.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both oral and written.
• Ability to pay attention to details and perform at a high level accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to work hours that conform to standard business operations (7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.