Scientific Technical Writer

RJIT Solutions•Bethesda, MD

20h•Onsite

About The Position

RJIT Solutions is seeking a Scientific Writer to support the National Library of Medicine (NLM) with executive communications. This role involves developing presentations, scripts, communications plans, briefings, news items, and executive emails. The position also focuses on knowledge management and maintaining communications resources to ensure consistency and quality. The ideal candidate will possess strong scientific and technical writing skills, excellent presentation abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and the initiative to translate leadership priorities into effective communication products.

Requirements

Master's degree in a related discipline such as Communications, Communication Technologies, a life-science or biomedical field, health and medical services, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in executive communications, including the development of presentations, briefings, communications plans, and executive-level correspondence.
Strong scientific and technical writing and editing ability, with a portfolio of published or disseminated work appropriate to the level of the position.
Ability to work independently as a self-starter with minimal direction.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with presentation and graphic design tools for developing executive-level visual materials.
Familiarity with web content management and wiki platforms.
Familiarity with enterprise research information systems such as NIH REPORTER and IMPAC II.
Expertise in executive communications.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work independently as a self-starter.
Scientific and technical writing and editing skills.
Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility compliance for digital deliverables.

Responsibilities

Prepare scientific and technical materials for publication, including articles, blog posts, factsheets, brochures, presentations, speeches, workshop summaries, reports, briefing materials, press releases, and digital content.
Research, write, and edit technical reports of original research specifications, findings, and conclusions for administrative, legislative, and regulatory review.
Research, write, and edit policy papers with recommendations based on original research.
Prepare technical summaries of research projects and studies for government circulation.
Perform literature reviews to identify significant methodologies, findings, and conclusions, and prepare summaries and reports.
Assess proposed and ongoing programs, projects, and studies, conducting literature reviews to inform, guide, validate, or refute findings.
Assist in managing content on the NLM OD wiki, including updates, organization, maintenance, and usability improvements.
Develop and maintain SOPs, toolkits, templates, style aids, checklists, and other reusable resources for strategic communications.
Assist data managers in collecting, collating, organizing, and uploading information to data repositories and integrating local databases with enterprise applications.
Draft communications and engagement plans, executive-level emails, talking points, briefing materials, reports, directives, and NLM news items.
Draft and revise leadership correspondence for internal and external audiences.
Prepare executive messaging in support of organizational priorities, initiatives, decisions, events, and stakeholder engagement.
Support leadership communications for NLM working groups and cross-NLM initiatives.
Develop presentations, scripts, speaker notes, remarks, talking points, Q&A documents, briefing books, and presentation support materials.
Prepare letters, memoranda, reports, agendas, abstracts, protocols, and announcements for internal distribution.
Coordinate with senior executives to outline, collect, and assemble annual reports and source materials for audit requests.
Assist program and project managers in drafting and editing scientific documentation.
Review and comment on the scientific and technical accuracy of reports, presentations, correspondence, and external informational materials.
Coordinate with internal NLM points of contact for externally facing communications.
Assist in gathering leadership priorities and translating them into actionable communications requirements.
Provide copywriting, editing, proofreading, and graphic design for executive communications products.
Develop concise, visually effective presentation materials for meetings, speaking engagements, town halls, lectures, and external events.
Assist with the development of reports and summaries explaining technical and programmatic topics for non-technical audiences.
Ensure presentations and digital deliverables meet Section 508 accessibility requirements.
Proofread all draft and final documents for scientific and technical accuracy and completeness.
Cross-check original and referenced data, verify cited content against source documents, and perform originality reviews.
Critically review draft documents, synthesize comments, and incorporate feedback from reviewers into successive drafts.
Coordinate content strategy and development in consultation with NLM leadership and subject matter experts.
Assist the NLM liaison to NIH OCPL by preparing background materials, coordinating reviews, and facilitating internal communication flows.
Provide expert advice for general health and science communications activities.
Serve as senior subject matter expert for editorial operations of written content.
Design and implement a publications program to enhance development and dissemination of information about the Institute's research programs.
Evaluate research and publication activities and recommend improvements.
Advise executives and program managers on written materials and present strategies for maximizing impact.
Prepare training materials and job aids for staff to support writing and editing.
Research, repackage, and share best practices, tips, and techniques for improving scientific and technical writing quality and consistency.