14 January: fyi -- lexicography, North Carolina

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Description - 6months-1yr

- Develop and manage automated, semi-automated and manual quality
assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes to perform quality
testing for taxonomies/thesauri, authority files, classification and
extraction. Design and implement automatic feedback loops to
identify changes to taxonomy/authority terms and structure.
- Create, maintain and enhance new and existing test plans and
procedures. Determine the type and extent of testing necessary.
Maintain test documentation.
- Provide clear and consistent reports to Ontology Team and senior
management.
- Write and execute clear SOP's and related Ontology QA documentation.
- Ensure that data integrity issues are identified and proactively
addressed and that taxonomical assets comply with ANSI/NISO standard
Z39.19.
- Ensure work and projects are aligned with business and product
priorities.
- Provide general ontology assistance to Thomson Dialog as requested.

Required

- 5+ years hands-on QA/QC experience. 3+ years Project Management.
2+ years experience creating, implementing and maintaining taxonomies,
authorities and complex hierarchical structures.
- Knowledge of document classification/extraction processes and
ontological concepts is essential.
- Extensive knowledge of XML. Ability to write complex database
queries and test scripts.
- Knowledge of content and data architectures and their relationship
to Information Architecture and Knowledge Management practices.
- Strong process orientation and knowledge of the software development
life cycle.
- Demonstrated ability to think critically and work in a deadline
driven, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work in an open office environment.


Desired

- Experience with online database searching.
- Familiarity with Business Information and News content and products.
- Familiarity with thesaurus management software programs.
- Master's Degree in Information Science.

Please email a resume to scott@accstaffing.com



Address for Applications:

Attn: Scott Sides
312 West Millbrook Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
United States of America

Position is open until filled


Contact Information:
Scott Sides
Email: scott@accstaffing.com
Website: http://www.accstaffing.com

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