Information Scientist

We are now recruiting Information Scientists for assignments in the Gothenburg area. The position will give you an exciting opportunity to provide frontline scientific information support to a global pharmaceutical research community.

The daily work includes utilizing a wide range of external and internal information resources and analysis tools to provide scientists with decision ready information. The successful candidate will be expected to apply expertise in information retrieval and information analysis, scientific knowledge and informatics techniques, combined with an understanding of the drug discovery process to solve scientific problems.

Business: Proffice Life Science

City: Göteborg

Deadline for applications: 2013-08-20

More information: Maria Elmberg 0733-434018 or Eleonor Ehrman 0733-434109

Qualification:
We are looking for a scientist with an MSc or PhD in chemistry, biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics or equivalent education or experience. Previous experience of information retrieval for scientific purposes is required and documented library or information science skills are advantageous. Excellent IT skills are essential together with a strong understanding of informatics (i.e. the use of computer and informational techniques in a scientific context). Expertise within disease areas like Cardiovascular and Gastrointestinal research, Respiratory and Inflammation and Clinical Research is advantageous. Please state your area of expertise and exemplify your proven IT and information skills in your application. Experience of the pharmaceutical industry is a plus. Excellent Swedish and English is required, both spoken and in writing

Personal skills:

. Excellent communication skills
. Customer focused
. Strong analytical skills and an enquiring mind
. Strong team working skills and service mind
. Ability to work independently and as a global team
. Ability to learn quickly from job experiences


The personal characteristics will be emphasized in the selection of the right candidate.

Organization/Business description:
Proffice Life Science is the leading Nordic specialist of temporary recruitment services within the Biotech and Chemtech industries. We are able to provide our Nordic clients with highly skilled and experienced specialists from all over Europe.

All consultants, employed by Proffice, are specialists. Proffice is one of the largest and most well-renowned staffing agencies in Sweden. All consultants, hired by Proffice, have secure and permanent employment contracts with a certified staffing agency. We offer excellent benefits and personal development opportunities within a wide range of positions and industries.

Our clients expect only the best from Proffice and we expect only the best from our consultants. As you will spend your working day on our clients' premises, you will have to not only be an expert in your field, but also a flexible, independent and social member of the team. You thrive on new challenges and welcome new opportunities. If this appeals to you, we offer a stimulating job, with excellent benefits such as private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and further contributions to health care related activities.

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