Scientific Writer

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scientific Writer 1 analyzes scientific data and concepts within a variety of fields and translates them through written or oral methods into prose appropriate to the level of understanding of the target audience. This job also assists the Principal Investigator (PI) with the development and/or completion of scientific documents, which include the creation, formatting, proofreading, editing and finalization of scientific documents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Creates, implements, and maintains competitive application templates for grant proposals.
Formats substantive copy and scientific editing, proofreading, and finalizing documents as required and requested.
Ensures the readability, clarity, consistency, and conformance to applicable submissions requirements.
Reviews and ensures document language is scientifically/medically correct, responsive to the document requirements, consistent, and justifiable; notifies appropriate PI or leader and suggestion alternative language, as required.
Communicates (telephone, email, meetings) with principal investigator and key senior leadership authors as necessary to ensure the accuracy and clarity of documents; meets both internal and sponsor submission deadlines.
Edits all extramurally funded proposals for grammar, readability, clarity, consistency, and conformance with all applicable requirements.
Works closely with presenters in the development of scientific presentations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to length and time allowed for presentation.
Ensures that documents conform with all applicable regulations, current guidelines, and policies; inform appropriate PI or director as required and suggest appropriate correction.
Obtains and maintains the documentation for any required copyright transfers, conflict of interest statements, or other publisher-specific requirements.
Tracks progress and responds to publication queries, as appropriate.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.