71 applicants

Company

The Jackson Laboratory · 3 days ago

Senior Scientific Writer / Scientific Writer

Farmington, CT

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$59K/yr - $102K/yr

0+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Provides advice on grantsmanship, editorial support, and standardized language for administrative sections of scientific applications.

Edits scientific proposals for persuasive language, content, form, clarity, grammar, and alignment with agency and funding announcement objectives.

Structures and formats proposals ensuring that the application meets the requested details of the solicitation, and supports the development of narratives in coordination with faculty and researchers.

Advises on (and develops) graphics for proposals where appropriate.

Edits technical manuscripts, fellowship applications, clinical research protocols and other research communications materials written by faculty, scientific staff and/or trainees.

Other duties as assigned in support of the RPD mission and needs of the JAX community.

Qualification

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Scientific writingEditing skillsMicrosoft OfficeAdobe AcrobatGraphics expertiseTechnical writingFile-sharing platforms

Required

Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact positively and professionally with faculty, scientific staff and trainees at all levels of seniority.

Ability to grasp complicated technical subjects, synthesize diverse lines of evidence and apply these abilities to technical writing.

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.

Master’s Degree

0-2 years of experience

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT BOTH RESUME AND COVER LETTER FOR REVIEW

Preferred

Graphics expertise using Illustrator, Photoshop, Biorender or related platforms.

Experience using file-sharing platforms (Dropbox, Box, OneDrive).

Previous experience with technical writing of manuscripts, fellowships and/or grants.

Doctorate Degree

Company

The Jackson Laboratory

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The Jackson Laboratory conducts mammalian genetics research offering scientific services and resources to laboratories and students.

Founded in 1929

Bar Harbor, Maine, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

http://www.jax.org

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