Blackcanyonconsulting
Systematic Review Analyst
Bethesda, Maryland. Posted 8 months ago
The role
The analyst will conduct structured searches of biomedical and public health literature to identify, evaluate, and summarize research findings. This work supports evidence synthesis and literature research for federal health programs at the National Institutes of Health.
What you will do
- Design and execute systematic literature searches across scientific databases
- Develop structured search strategies using controlled vocabularies and Boolean techniques
- Identify relevant peer-reviewed articles, reports, and grey literature
- Maintain organized libraries of retrieved publications and supporting materials
- Screen and evaluate research articles based on defined criteria
- Extract key information from relevant studies
- Support systematic, scoping, and rapid review workflows
- Document search strategies and review processes
- Prepare literature summaries, annotated bibliographies, and evidence tables
- Communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Library Science, Public Health, Biomedical Science, Information Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience conducting literature searches or supporting systematic reviews in biomedical or health research domains
- Strong experience using scientific literature databases such as PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, or Scopus
- Familiarity with systematic review frameworks (e.g., PRISMA or Cochrane methodology)
- Experience using citation management or review tools such as EndNote, Zotero, Covidence, or Rayyan
- Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple research questions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or Public Health (MPH)
- Experience supporting systematic reviews for federal agencies, academic medical centers, or research organizations
- Experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications or evidence synthesis reports
- Familiarity with evidence synthesis tools and systematic review workflows
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401k plan with employer contribution
- paid holidays
- vacation
- tuition reimbursement
Before you apply
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- Must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States
About the company
Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is a professional service and technology focused organization.