Scientific Writer

About the role

The Scientific Writer position at Houston Methodist Academic Institute is responsible for preparing laboratory and clinical studies and documents for submission to journals and granting agencies. They also facilitate the gathering of noteworthy achievements in science within the department and help translate and disseminate that information through various communication channels.

Responsibilities

• Works with principal investigators to provide advice on grantsmanship, editorial support, and standardized language for administrative sections.
• Manages the scientific writing process.
• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps achieve optimal department results.
• Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to assigned systems in a comprehensive manner.
• Facilitates writing, editing, and preparation of high-quality scientific documents for grant applications, publications, scientific manuscripts for peer review, white papers, protocols, and other scientific or administrative reports.
• Aids in the preparation of protocols (including amendments and informed consents), reports, and manuscripts for publication.
• Provides faculty with full lifecycle support from technical document development to preparation and submission.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, MS or PhD in biological science field preferred.
• Experience: Three years of experience in science writing/editing.
• Knowledge and Abilities: Demonstrates skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, proficient in English communication, and knowledgeable in writing/editing biomedical manuscripts and grant application processes.

Benefits

Exempt status, FLSA.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A.