Science Writer/Editor
About The Position
This position involves assisting in the preparation of research, program, shared instrument, and training grant applications to federal agencies and private foundations. The role includes editing, writing, and coordinating grant proposals, as well as providing developmental editing for biomedical manuscripts and preparing scientific and other reports. The Science Writer/Editor will review grant applications and offer suggestions to improve the presentation of text, figures, and tables. Additionally, the role involves reviewing and providing content for the website and developing a plan for increased writing and proposal preparation training.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent
- 6 years of relevant experience, or 8 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.
Responsibilities
- Writes, edits, and formats research proposals, annual reports, scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and newsletters.
- Ensures grant or manuscript preparation guidelines are fully integrated/addressed and review outgoing documents.
- Develops deliverables, activities, and schedules for the projects.
- Oversees the development and implementation of a database to track work assignments.
- Ensures grant outcomes are updated in the database as funding decisions are made.
- Tracks writing/editing work done for manuscript, newsletter, and other document preparation.
- Identifies new grant opportunities and communicate those with potential applicants.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
