Scientific Writer/Editor - ON-CALL

ICF

2d•$61,232 - $104,094•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Medical Writer/Editor to support high-visibility federal health communications initiatives. This role focuses on developing, editing, and maintaining evidence-based health content for public and professional audiences, translating complex scientific information into clear, accessible formats aligned with federal plain language and health literacy standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Master’s preferred)
At least 3 years of experience writing and editing medical or scientific content
Experience writing for public and/or professional audiences
Strong understanding of plain language and health literacy principles
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Ability to synthesize complex scientific material
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal health agencies
Familiarity with biomedical or integrative health topics
Experience developing content for multiple audience types
Experience with CMS platforms
Bilingual capabilities (e.g., Spanish)
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

Research, write, edit, and update health-related content for web and print formats
Translate complex medical and scientific information into plain language
Develop and edit fact sheets and educational materials based on scientific evidence
Ensure alignment with federal plain language and accessibility guidelines
Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders
Perform quality control reviews for accuracy and consistency
Support web content updates using content management systems (CMS)
Apply web-writing best practices including SEO and scannability
Support recurring content review cycles
Develop meeting summaries and synthesis documents as needed.