Scientific Writer
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Job posting number: #7293499 (Ref:10028269)
Posted: November 8, 2024
Salary / Pay Rate: $39.25 - $60.84 / hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at theBeckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.
We are looking for a Scientific Writer for preparing high quality written materials for inclusion in grant applications and publications. You will also prepare data tables, figures, study schematics, model overviews, conference posters, podium presentations, and reference libraries. In addition, you will draft SOPs, IRB & IACUC applications, study calendars & protocols, and other research-related documents.
You will also serve a project manager, navigating the regulatory review process for each research study, ushering manuscripts thru the submission & revision process, and ensuring the supervisor or faculty members are apprised of the status of their ongoing projects. This role will report to the Director, Scientific Affairs with priorities set by the Chair, Chief, or Faculty member funding the position.
As a successful candidate, you will:
· Write, edit (content, style and grammar/spelling), and proofread R01 and R01-like grant proposals, scientific manuscripts for peer review, clinical study protocols, or other scientific documents for faculty, research fellows, and students.
· Collect, manage, and analyze research data
· Conduct literature reviews, write clear and concise synopses, maintain reference libraries.
· As time permits, assist investigators and research team with their responses to IRB, IACUC, IND, MTA, FDA and other committees that require careful wording.
· Remain current on literature in the field and cutting edge tools/resources relevant to writing and graphical design, video editing, plagiarism detection, journal selection, etc.
Your qualifications should include:
· Requires a PhD in biology, biochemistry, or other life science or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of scientific writing experience in a healthcare/research/academic environment.
· Must have First Author Manuscripts for review on CV
· Must have grant writing experience and any experience with tissue protocol writing experience
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please click here.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, pleaseCLICK HERE.
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $39.25 - $60.84 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
