Evidera Internship Program – Library Services Intern
Job Title: Evidera Internship Program – Library Services
Location: US Virtual
Level: MSc or PhD candidates
Work That Matters
Evidera is a global research and consulting group that partners with life science companies worldwide. Our services are driven by world-class science and thought leadership and leverage a unique combination of capabilities in clinical development, regulatory consulting, HTA, health economics, outcomes research, market access and real-world evidence.
Position Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful research team and to help define and drive solutions for clients and patients! As an intern you will have the opportunity to learn about the role Library Services plays in helping the company provide quality products to clients. You will learn a variety of tasks commonly performed in a corporate medical library setting.
At Evidera we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. As an intern, you’ll have mentorship and guidance as well as exposure to a variety of tasks and projects to help you prepare for your future career.
The internship is a 10 week position to provide support for multiple projects (including ‘live’ projects) under supervision, with tasks varying to degree by project and participate in targeted self-improvement projects. As an intern, you’ll have mentorship and guidance as well as exposure to a variety of tasks and projects to help you prepare for your future career.
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The Team
Our Library Services team has a combined 34 years of experience. The mission of Library Services is to obtain, maintain, and search for information that will assist Evidera staff in the delivery of quality products to their clients.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting team members with designated tasks that drive the overall objectives of the function
- Participating in departmental and/or organization wide special projects aimed to achieving annual priorities
- Attending and participating in meetings and conference calls
- Participating in training sessions relevant to your designated functional area
- Other ad-hoc tasks under the direction of the PPD supervisor
- Assisting with upkeep of the Library website- specifically the search string repository and instruments repositories.
- Creating training videos pertaining to various Library topics.
- Medline, Embase , PsycInfo and Cochrane database searching and search string translation.
- Creating a list of HTA instruction manuals for staff use.
- Assisting with occasional reference questions.
- Assisting with article retrieval as needed.
- Creating a list of guideline organization tools/questionnaires webpages.
How to Apply
Please complete your online profile by attaching your (a) CV and (b) Covering Letter addressing your suitability to the role and indicating why this project is of interest to you. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a virtual interview via MS Teams.
Job Qualification
Education and Experience:
- Must be enrolled in a MSc Library Science program
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
- Good English and grammar skills
- High level of proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Evidera values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.
Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
- Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner
- Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours
- Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency
PPD is proud to be an affirmative action employer that values diversity as a strength and fosters an environment of mutual respect. PPD is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or status within any other protected group.