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FM Talent · 4 months ago

Scientific Writer/Editor

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

FM Talent Source is an enterprise that provides business and workforce solutions to help organizations nationwide overcome business challenges. They are seeking a Scientific Writer/Editor for an ad hoc contract opportunity, responsible for coordinating with clients, editing scientific documents, and developing content based on scientific research.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate with the customer contact for input into editing and writing assignments

Have thorough knowledge of the Associated Press Stylebook, be familiar with federal plain language guidelines, and follow the customer writing style guide

Follow the customer's writing style guide as well as the citation style of the journal Environmental Health Perspectives unless otherwise instructed

Have intermediate advanced skills with Microsoft Word. Mark assigned text using 'Track Changes' and other features of this software

Critically read and refine articles and other content. Edit each assigned document according to the level of effort specified by the customer. The required effort may range from proofreading and copyediting to substantive editing that includes or considers fact checking, clarity, flow. and cohesion

Check for the accurate spelling of names, professional titles, scientific terms, and scientific citations and references

Plan and carry out assigned tasks on time

As necessary, meetings may be conducted in person on customer campus in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, or virtually. Keep the customer contact appraised or progress to include any challenges or barriers encountered

Develop story content ideas, considering audience appeal

Confer with customer staff members regarding desired emphasis in developing news stories or other types of content

Compile, organize, and analyze information provided by customer subject matter experts, as well as the customer grantees

Find trustworthy background information on scientific topics

Review, synthesize, and summarize scientific literature

Conduct interviews with subject matter experts to obtain quotes and clarification of complex information

Write materials, articles, stories, brochures, fact sheets and webpage content, in English or in Spanish, that incorporate the most current scientific research and information about the customer's activities and programs

Anticipate that some content may require rewriting to reflect changing needs, new information, or subject matter expert review

Qualification

Scientific WritingCopyediting Scientific ArticlesMicrosoft WordAssociated Press StylebookFederal Plain Language GuidelinesResearching Scientific InformationData VerificationInformation PresentationSpanish Language