Scientific Writer & Editor, OncoKB

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center•New York, NY

1d•$92,700 - $148,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Molecular Oncology (CMO) at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Scientific Writer/Editor to support OncoKB, MSK’s FDA-recognized precision oncology knowledge base. The CMO uses genomic analysis to help guide cancer diagnosis and treatment, and OncoKB captures scientific and clinical knowledge about genomic biomarkers and their implications across cancer types. In this role, you will help expand and maintain OncoKB by evaluating scientific evidence, curating genomic and clinical information, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of its content. The position involves curating and quality-controlling clinical and genomic annotations; researching and writing summaries about cancer-associated genes and genomic variants; reviewing scientific publications, public databases, oncology conference materials, and other sources; and interpreting preclinical and clinical evidence related to genomic biomarkers and targeted therapies. You will write, edit, proofread, fact-check, and format scientific content according to OncoKB standards, identify and address gaps in annotations, support genomic curation projects with OncoKB scientists, coordinate review cycles, and help maintain and improve standard operating procedures and curation processes. The role also uses appropriate AI-based tools for literature retrieval and data assessment while maintaining data integrity, and includes training and guiding summer students who support annotation projects. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week. The position is hybrid and primarily remote, with a listed location at 321 E. 61st Street, NYC (Joy Building). It reports to the OncoKB Manager (OncoKB Senior Scientist).

Requirements

Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field.
At least 2–4 years of related experience.
Strong knowledge of cancer biology, genetics, genomics, and molecular biology.
Experience interpreting scientific literature, including figures, tables, experimental models, and functional studies.
Ability to interpret clinical trial protocols and results, including oncology endpoints and study designs.
Strong scientific writing and editing skills, including copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

PhD strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Curate, maintain, and perform quality control of clinical and genomic annotations for the OncoKB knowledge base.
Research and write summaries for new cancer-associated genes and genomic variants.
Conduct literature reviews to identify and evaluate relevant information from scientific publications, public databases, oncology conferences, and other sources.
Interpret preclinical and clinical evidence related to genomic biomarkers and targeted therapies.
Write, edit, proofread, fact-check, and format scientific content for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to OncoKB standards.
Identify gaps in OncoKB annotations and research and address them.
Support genomic curation projects in collaboration with OncoKB scientists.
Coordinate review cycles and contribute to maintaining and improving OncoKB SOPs and curation processes.
Use appropriate AI-based tools for literature retrieval and data assessment while maintaining data integrity and accuracy.
Train and provide guidance to summer students supporting annotation projects.