Science Writer/Editor

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Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC038351 ACRI ACNC General Salary

Summary:

Additional Information:

Assist in the preparation of research, program, shared instrument and training grant applications to federal agencies and private foundations; editing, writing, and coordinating grant proposals; providing developmental, and editing of biomedical manuscripts; and preparing scientific and other reports. Reviews grant applications provides suggestions to improve presentation of text, figures, and tables. Reviews and provides content for the website. Develops a plan for providing increased writing and proposal preparation training.

Required Education:

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Recommended Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Required Work Experience:

High School Diploma/GED and 6 years of relevant experience, or 8 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

Description

1. Writes, edits, and formats research proposals, annual reports, scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and newsletters
2. Ensures grant or manuscript preparation guidelines are fully integrated/addressed and review outgoing documents.

3. Develops deliverables, activities and schedules for the projects.

4. Oversees the development and implementation of a database to track work assignments

5. Ensures grant outcomes are updated in the database as funding decisions are made.

6. Tracks writing/editing work done for manuscript, newsletter, and other document preparation

7. Identifies new grant opportunities and communicate those with potential applicants.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.