Competitive Intelligence Researcher - Virtual

LibSource, a division of LAC Group, seeks an experienced Competitive Intelligence Researcher to join our Virtual Research team. The research request areas include medical devices, biomed, chemical, scientific, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently conducts retrospective literature and patent searches on technical and business topics for clients.
• Produces and distributes regular alerting bulletins covering technical subjects of recurring interest.
• Monitors new developments and commercial activities of client competitor companies in key emerging technologies.
• Provides analysis of above search/monitoring results to create periodic reports, including graphical representations and summary conclusions.
• Works with other team members to implement and sustain information services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of experience in technical information research and/or analysis. Experience/knowledge of the medical device/bio industry is preferred.
• A graduate degree or post-graduate qualification in Information and Library Management, Information Science is required.
• Experience with databases/search services including: EBSCO, Ovid, STN, Factiva, etc.