An Editor reviews stories, reports or manuscripts, makes corrections, and works with writers to improve content and structure of writing. Plans and coordinates material to be included in publications. Works with print material or website content. May specialize in copy editing (careful review of text for errors) or other types of editing; may work as an executive editor with authority to approve publications and contracts.
Bethesda, MD Job Details Full-time | Contract $80,000 - $105,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Editorial project management Biology Functional testing Bachelor's degree QA/QC Leading team collaboration initiatives Chemistry Controlled vocabularies Full Job Description About the Role BG Consulting Services is building our proposal team for an anticipated award supporting the National Library of Medicine's (NLM) Vocabulary Support Program at NIH. We're seeking a Subject Matter Expert/Editor Level II to serve as Key Personnel, providing senior-level editing support for NLM's biomedical vocabularies — primarily the UMLS Metathesaurus and RxNorm, with potential support for MeSH and the
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Extension. This is a hybrid position with rare in-person work at NLM's Bethesda, MD facility. Employment is contingent upon BG Consulting Services being awarded the contract. What You'll Do Edit and create UMLS Metathesaurus concepts: verify/correct semantic type assignments, resolve synonymy conflicts, review relationships, and merge concepts as needed Perform ongoing Metathesaurus quality assurance (multi-semantic-type concepts, duplicate strings, inactive source data, preferred-name assignment) Review new and existing drug sources for RxNorm; assign or create normalized forms; perform weekly RxNorm data QA, NDC conflict review, and CUI/archival review Assist in mapping between source vocabularies (e.g., SNOMED CT and other controlled vocabularies), including conflict resolution and documentation of mapping decisions Support QA of UMLS release files prior to publication Maintain editing manuals and public technical documentation, ensuring Section 508 (accessibility) compliance Provide customer/user support for UMLS, RxNorm, SNOMED CT, DailyMed, and AccessGUDID inquiries via NLM's CRM tool, responding within 5 business days Support usability/functionality testing of NLM editing systems after updates and report issues same-day Lead and coordinate biomedical vocabulary work within a team of editors; may assist with training new editors Provide backup coverage on an assigned product when the NLM Technical Lead is unavailable Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering, or a related healthcare field At least 3 years of experience creating, maintaining, and/or mapping nationally recognized, federally endorsed biomedical vocabularies (e.g., RxNorm, SNOMED CT) Proven ability to lead and coordinate biomedical vocabulary projects within a team environment Comfortable working independently and resolving difficult terminology issues with minimal oversight Able to obtain and maintain NIH PIV badging and NLM/NIH system access (U.S. work authorization required) Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with UMLS Metathesaurus, RxNorm, MeSH, and/or
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editing/authoring tools
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Foundation or Authoring Level 1 certification Prior experience supporting NLM, NIH, or another federal terminology/vocabulary program
Pay:
$80,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have with creating, maintaining, and/or mapping nationally recognized, federally endorsed biomedical vocabularies (e.g., RxNorm, SNOMED CT) How many years of experience do you have with UMLS Metathesaurus, RxNorm, MeSH, and/or
