Project Lead / Senior Scientific Writer

About the role

We are seeking a Project Lead / Senior Scientific Writer to support the review and approval of clearance actions (e.g., funding, protocol, publication). This position is contingent upon contract award. This is a fully remote position; candidates must be based and reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Write and/or edit technical and scientific documents including scientific manuscripts to provide support for interpretation and explanation of a wide range of topics.
• Tailor written products for specific audiences with differing levels of interest and understanding of the subject matter.
• Support development of technical writing capacity among Atlanta-based and field staff.
• Assist in the document development and review process to ensure quality of scientific/technical documents (articles, scientific manuscripts, guidance documents) before they are input into the official clearance system, including negotiating and incorporating pre-clearance comments in coordination with primary author.
• Assist in overseeing the finalization and clearing of publications, including final reviews of documents for logic, clarity, style, consistency, and format consistent with the intended publication.
• Write and publish documents in support of Professional support services provided for publication to web.

Requirements

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience writing, editing, and coordinating scientific, technical, or public health documents.
• 2 years of prior experience working at CDC required.
• Demonstrated experience developing and editing:
  • Scientific manuscripts
  • Peer-reviewed journal articles
  • Technical reports
  • Guidance documents
  • Research protocols
  • Funding or clearance packages
• Experience supporting document review, approval, and publication workflows.
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts, researchers, scientists, epidemiologists, clinicians, and program staff.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent document review cycles and competing deadlines.
• Superior multi-tasking and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize assignments, while remaining flexible to changing priorities and new initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders and external partners.
• Responsive stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience writing, reviewing, and editing internal and external program communication materials.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom meeting management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently manage and respond to multiple requests and priorities.
• Ability to think critically, analyze situations and data, and solve problems.
• Ability to obtain government clearance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Life Sciences, Epidemiology, Biomedical Sciences, Health Communications, Technical Writing, or a related scientific discipline.
• Master's degree (MPH, MS, MPH, MPA, or related field) preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May need to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.