Scientific Communications/ Technical Writer (Technology Transfer)

Axle • Rockville, MD

2d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Axle is seeking a Scientific Communications & Technology Transfer Writer. This role focuses on translating complex biomedical research, scientific discoveries, and technology transfer activities into clear, engaging, and business-friendly communications for external audiences. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between scientific innovation and commercialization by developing content that supports technology marketing, licensing, partnering, stakeholder engagement, and technology transfer initiatives.

Requirements

• Candidates must submit 2–3 writing samples demonstrating the ability to translate complex scientific or technical concepts into clear, plain-language content for non-scientific, business, stakeholder, licensing, commercialization, or public audiences.
• Technical manuscripts, academic publications, dissertations, or journal articles alone will not satisfy this requirement.
• Master's degree in Biology, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Science Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in scientific communications, technical writing, or science communications for external audiences.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting technology transfer, commercialization, licensing, business development, innovation, or scientific outreach activities.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging content for non-technical audiences.
• Experience producing external-facing materials such as: Technology summaries, Commercialization success stories, Newsletters, Annual reports, Website content, Stakeholder communications
• Experience creating or supporting visual communications products including PowerPoint presentations, posters, figures, graphics, or infographics.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with scientists, inventors, subject matter experts, and technology transfer professionals.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams).

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting technology transfer offices, licensing programs, commercialization efforts, or innovation-focused organizations.
• Experience writing for industry, business development, licensing, partnering, or external stakeholder audiences.
• Familiarity with NIH, NIAID, TTIPO, or federal research environments.
• Experience preparing award nominations, recognition packages, or technology transfer accomplishment materials.
• Experience with web-based content, digital communications, newsletters, or social media outreach.
• Ability to develop visually engaging content, including presentations, graphics, figures, infographics, and conference materials.
• Knowledge of intellectual property, licensing, commercialization, or technology transfer processes.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex scientific, biomedical, and technical information into clear, concise, plain-language content for non-scientific, business, licensing, partnering, stakeholder, and public audiences.
• Develop technology summaries, commercialization success stories, marketing abstracts, and partnership-focused materials to support licensing and technology transfer activities.
• Write and edit content for: Newsletters, Annual reports, Website content, Technology transfer success stories, Partnership and commercialization materials, Stakeholder communications
• Create external-facing communications materials, including: PowerPoint presentations and executive briefings, One-page summaries and fact sheets, Posters and conference materials, Figures, tables, graphics, and visual content, Web and digital communications
• Develop compelling technology transfer narratives that position innovations for industry, licensing, commercialization, and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with scientists, inventors, technology transfer professionals, licensing specialists, and communications teams to gather and synthesize information.
• Assist in preparing: Award nominations, Technology transfer success stories, Reports and briefing materials, Background research and reference documents
• Support development of outreach materials for meetings, conferences, partnership events, websites, and technology transfer initiatives.
• Work independently to manage communications projects from concept to final deliverable while meeting deadlines and maintaining high quality standards.

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K Match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare (FSA), Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK), Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP), Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level