Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.

We are looking for a Scientific Writer for preparing high quality written materials for inclusion in grant applications and publications. You will also prepare data tables, figures, study schematics, model overviews, conference posters, podium presentations, and reference libraries.  In addition, you will draft SOPs, IRB & IACUC applications, study calendars & protocols, and other research-related documents. 

You will also serve a project manager, navigating the regulatory review process for each research study, ushering manuscripts thru the submission & revision process, and ensuring the supervisor or faculty members are apprised of the status of their ongoing projects. This role will report to the Director, Scientific Affairs with priorities set by the Chair, Chief, or Faculty member funding the position.

As a successful candidate, you will:

·         Write, edit (content, style and grammar/spelling), and proofread R01 and R01-like grant proposals, scientific manuscripts for peer review, clinical study protocols, or other scientific documents for faculty, research fellows, and students.

·         Collect, manage, and analyze research data

·         Conduct literature reviews, write clear and concise synopses, maintain reference libraries.

·         As time permits, assist investigators and research team with their responses to IRB, IACUC, IND, MTA, FDA and other committees that require careful wording. 

·         Remain current on literature in the field and cutting edge tools/resources relevant to writing and graphical design, video editing, plagiarism detection, journal selection, etc. 

Your qualifications should include:

·         Requires a PhD in biology, biochemistry, or other life science or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of scientific writing experience in a healthcare/research/academic environment. 

·         Must have First Author Manuscripts for review on CV

·         Must have grant writing experience and any experience with tissue protocol writing experience

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