Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 23 hours ago
Technical Writer and Editor
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expOak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a technical writer and editor to support the development of clear scientific and technical communications for its research staff. The role involves editing, revising, and rewriting a variety of documents in collaboration with researchers to enhance clarity and ensure compliance with established standards.
Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Communications colleagues, researchers, and scientists to produce compelling materials that clearly and effectively communicate research findings, technical developments, and other news and information from organizations and programs across the lab to internal and external audiences, including scientifically trained researchers and sponsors, scientific peers, executive leadership, and industry partners
Edit, revise, and rewrite scientific and technical documents and visual materials for research staff to enhance clarity, coherence, and organization while ensuring compliance with established rules of grammar and syntax
Edit and revise the manuscripts of nonnative speakers, enhancing their accuracy and readability to ensure a high rate of acceptance in open-literature publications
Understand complex science- and technology-related research and programs and edit and revise summaries, overviews, plans, nominations, letters, and other documents based on research, technical data, and results in collaboration with researchers and scientists
Suggest visual materials in support of scientific needs and collaborate with graphic artists to develop effective products
Ensure publications meet ORNL’s or the outside publisher’s requirements and are effectively managed through their completion or delivery
Mentor authors to help them improve their writing skills and enhance their products. Prepare and give presentations and tutorials for technical and research staff upon request
Work with electronic publishers, graphic artists, photographers, video producers, and reproduction staff to ensure professional quality and adherence to budgets and schedules
Understand and apply ORNL publications standards and styles or external (e.g., journal, sponsor) guidelines. Adhere to DOE publishing requirements
Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements
Maintain a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree, preferably in English or related field or a STEM field
A minimum of 2 years of experience in technical or science editing and writing or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
A master's degree in English, technical writing, or a STEM field and experience editing the work of researchers in scientific and technical fields for style, tone, consistency, and grammatical correctness are preferred
Should have a command of standard American English style and usage, as demonstrated by writing and editing samples, and experience with The Chicago Manual of Style and other standard style guides such as ACS Guide to Scholarly Communication and IEEE Editorial Style Manual
Should have excellent attention to detail; the ability to simultaneously handle multiple assignments; excellent verbal communication skills; the confidence to work both independently and with all levels of executive leadership, researchers, and staff in a team-based environment; and skills in solving problems and developing and implementing solutions
Should have the ability to grasp scientific and technical concepts and help clearly communicate them to a general science-interested audience as well as a more scientifically trained audience such as researchers and sponsors
Should also have a firm grasp of standard business computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office applications) and advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat
Experience using LaTeX, Git, and other open-source software tools and repositories is a plus
Experience using markup languages (e.g., LaTeX, Markdown) and version control systems (e.g., Git, SharePoint, Overleaf) is a plus
Familiarity with (or willingness to learn how to use) commercially available large language models (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) for some editing/workflow tasks is preferred
Willingness to secure and retain a clearance is preferred
Benefits
Medical and retirement plans
Flexible work hours
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Contributory Pension Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Generous Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Wellness Programs
Educational Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Employee Discounts
Company
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory holds a range of R&D assignments, from fundamental nuclear physics to applied R&D on advanced energy systems.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-09-21Grant· $4.8M
2023-07-27Grant
2022-03-14Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Arjun Shankar
Division Director, National Center for Computational Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Brett Ellis
Division Director - Research Computing Support
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