The Jackson Laboratory · 1 day ago
Senior Scientific Writer
Farmington, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $104K/yr
3+ years expThe Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution focused on genomic solutions for disease. The Senior Scientific Writer is responsible for preparing grant applications and scientific communication materials, collaborating with faculty and research teams to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareMedicalProduct Research
Responsibilities
Proposal development. Provides end-to-end scientific writing, editing and project management support for grant applications and proposals. Support includes: establishing the application work plan, timeline and deliverables in collaboration with JAX's other sponsored research support teams; analysis of funding solicitation, funding agency and/or and past awards to advise PI on sponsor expectations and help guide responsive concept development; iterative proposal development support that includes advice on grantsmanship, conceptual formulation and editorial support; primary writing of non-research components of proposals, including administration plans, management plans, project summaries, and administrative components; and development of supportive graphics where needed and/or appropriate. For complex, multi-component and/or multi-institutional proposals, this additionally includes proposal project management duties such as managing the application timeline and writing process; monitoring progress and adjusting workplans as appropriate; and team coordination and communication, both with JAX investigators and with external collaborators and collaborating institutions
Funding strategy. Participates in discussions and evaluation of funding sources and funding opportunity announcements (FOAs). Participates in agency discussions regarding responsiveness to FOAs. Monitors trends in sponsor funding
Edits technical manuscripts, fellowship applications, clinical research protocols and other research communications materials written by faculty, scientific staff and/or trainees
Other Research Development activities. Communicates and collaborates with RPD staff on other projects (e.g., grant writing workshops, educational initiatives) as needed in support of the RPD mission and needs of the JAX community
Qualification
Required
Exceptional written communication skills to prepare and edit competitive grant applications, publications, administrative materials, other research communications and clinical protocols
Exceptional interpersonal skills to build teams and trust among known and unfamiliar professionals in a high-pressure environment. Must possess the ability to interact positively and professionally with very senior faculty and leadership
Excellent organizational skills to manage the project management and writing process (draft preparation, review and revision) of complex grant proposals and deliver fundable proposals in a timely manner to meet both interim and final deadlines
Ability to grasp complicated technical subjects, synthesize diverse lines of evidence and apply these abilities to technical writing
As JAX's appetite to pursue Center-type applications is growing, the demonstrated, proven ability to project manage large, complex, multi-institution grants to federal funding agencies including NIH, DoD, and NSF would also be a significant advantage to success in this position
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat applications
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to meet hard deadlines and work well under pressure
Doctorate
3 years of experience
Preferred
Experience in scientific project and/or program management
Evidence of project management training and/or certification (PMP or similar training)
Graphics expertise using Illustrator, Photoshop, Biorender or related platforms
Experience using file-sharing platforms (Dropbox, Box, OneDrive)
Experience with public grant databases including NIH RePorter and grants.gov
5 years of experience
Company
The Jackson Laboratory
The Jackson Laboratory conducts mammalian genetics research offering scientific services and resources to laboratories and students.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
The Jackson Laboratory has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (66)
2024 (50)
2023 (54)
2022 (55)
2021 (49)
2020 (38)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$129.2MKey Investors
The Mark Foundation for Cancer ResearchMaine Technology InstituteNational Institutes of Health
2024-10-07Grant· $1.6M
2019-12-18Grant· $2.5M
2018-02-06Grant· $12.5M
Leadership Team
Lon Cardon
President and CEO
Mary Dickinson
Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer
Recent News
2025-11-18
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