Information Science Specialist (Librarian)

Position: Information Science Specialist (Librarian)

Location: Oak Ridge, TN (100% on-site)

Salary Range: $47k + comprehensive benefits package

Position Summary

This position will support the US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI) vision to ensure long-term preservation of and access to DOE scientific and technical information through the curation of research documents dating back to the 1940s.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Overview of the Role:

This position supports the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI) vision to ensure long‑term preservation of and access to DOE scientific and technical information through the curation of research documents dating back to the 1940s.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Independently review, curate, and edit metadata for scientific and technical information publications, including journal articles, technical reports, patents, videos, and software, on a tight production schedule, with the goal of producing high‑quality information records.
• Collaborate with Information Technology (IT) and Information Science professionals to facilitate the upkeep of metadata and documents within OSTI's electronic collection.
• Participate in the assignment and organization of related and persistent identifiers for various scientific research product types.
• Provide detailed analysis and management of scientific research products.
• Create and edit deliverables and reports in various formats to support the mission of DOE OSTI.
• Create complex management content, technical documents, and reference materials.
• Edit documents for grammar, style, clarity, consistency, and adherence to specific requirements.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in information science or a closely related field (required).
• Background knowledge of science or science librarianship (preferred).
• 0-3 years of relevant experience (preferred).
• Demonstrated excellent customer service.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and other MS Office applications.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and a focus on delivery.
• Self‑directed, results‑oriented, and flexible; able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Ability to translate technical information for audience‑appropriate understanding.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, syntax, and spelling.