Information Scientist (Ref.no 86/00)
Astra Zeneca R&D Lund
AstraZeneca is one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, with
approximately 50,000 employees. Operations are based on innovative research
and development of pharmaceuticals in a number of major therapeutic areas.
AstraZeneca has a highly developed marketing organisation around the globe,
with a number of world-leading products. Production is conducted in some 20
countries. For further information, see: www.astrazeneca.com
AstraZeneca R&D Lund conducts research on respiratory diseases. The unit has
approximately 1,000 employees.
Information Science, Library and Archives (ISLA), Lund, is currently a group
of 9 information scientists/librarians and one archivist, providing
expertise in information retrieval and management, primarily to the
AstraZeneca organisation in Lund. The ISLA team is also an international
group, working together with colleagues around the world in a global network
on a number of projects.
We are now looking for another Information Scientist to work closely with
our customers as a member of pre-clinical scientific project teams in Lund.
For this position we need an expert in information retrieval, with the
ability to understand the topics of research, in order to anticipate
information needs, select relevant literature and compile information.
Responsibilities may include e g the management of Research Intelligence
data, content management of the "Electronic Library" collection of databases
available to endusers and/or the administration of current awareness
routines and enduser training schedules.
A solid background is required: a degree in Library and Information Science,
(or at least three years of professional experience in Information
retrieval, using major database hosts such as eg DataStar and STN) + 3 years
or more of biology, medicine and/or chemistry. Excellent spoken and written
English is necessary, combined with general communication, pedagogic,
networking and team-working skills.
Good knowledge of printed and electronic information systems and sources, as
well as a high level of information technology knowledge are required.
Experience in patent and structure searching is an advantage.
Does a stimulating job in a creative environment together with enthusiastic,
self- motivated and professional colleagues and research scientists sound
attractive to you? We can offer this! If you would like to join us we look
forward to receiving your application as soon as possible!
For more information, please contact Elisabet Dohnfors + 46 46-33 67 84,
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Please send your application in English, marked with ref no 86/00 no later
than September 4 to
Human Resources, Carina Szymczak, AstraZeneca R&D Lund, 221 87 Lund, Sweden
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Inga Elding, Ph.D., Information Scientist
AstraZeneca R&D Lund
Information Science and Library, S- 221 87 Lund, Sweden
Tel: +46 46 33 60 22 Fax: +46 46 33 69 33
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