Johns Hopkins University
Science Writer
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, us, 21203
Job Req ID: 115361
Science Writer
The Department of Neurology is seeking a casual Science Writer to work closely with the Neurofibroma Therapeutic Acceleration Program (NTAP) team. The primary responsibility of the Science Writer is to assist faculty and staff in the coordination, editing, and formatting of scientific grant applications; develop and produce materials for scientific publications, clinical trial protocols, summary reports, and meetings; translate scientific concepts and proposals for a general audience. The Science Writer will ensure that strategically aligned communication points are conveyed in medical writing deliverables and that the communication points are consistent across program documentation. The Science Writer will mitigate risk associated with medical writing and disclosure processes by establishing and maintaining best practices and SOPs.
The Science Writer is responsible for the development of scientific content in a variety of formats, accurate interpretation of data, clear communication with researchers and other authors, efficient planning and organization, establishing effective working interactions with editorial, graphics, and product management teams, and produce quality products efficiently under multiple timelines. This position requires a high degree of independent action and adherence to strict timelines.
Candidates are requested to please provide three relevant writing samples.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
* Draft, edit and assist with manuscript publications and submissions to various scientific journals.* Collaborate with faculty and staff to help create and/or edit content for abstracts, exhibits, annual reports, training modules, marketing templates, and web content.
* Provide research support for the content development as well as stylistic and substantive editing of documents and presentation materials.
* Conduct reference- and fact-checking to ensure that documents and presentations are well-organized, well-written, and adhere to appropriate conventions of standard written English and standard medical writing.
* Conduct literature searches as needed, assisting authors with the identification and selection of scientific and medical literature relevant to documents in preparation.
* Develop, produce, and publish posters and presentations for scientific meetings, manuscripts, journal articles, and book chapters while adhering to International Congress of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines.
* Shepherd drafts through all stages of review and approval, which may include peer review, consumer review, interagency review, PI approval, and/or authorship approval.
* Proofread all materials to ensure that they match the approved copy exactly and that the format, organization, alignment, and spacing of copy and graphics are consistent and adhere to established standards for print and electronic publication.
* Maintain accurate and timely records to track the progress of multiple projects and deliverables. Provide regular updates for faculty and NTAP leadership.
* Craft complex concepts into a story for a more general audience.
* Plan and deliver presentations to faculty, staff and leadership as needed.
* Other editorial duties as assigned.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Ability to operate independently, with guidance provided by NTAP physicians, faculty and staff.* Ability to make independent judgments and to act on decisions on a daily basis.* Ability to prioritize own work and work of others as needed.* Ability to work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously and to meet various concurrent deadlines.* Very strong organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.* Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects independently and work constructively as part of a team.* Ability to work collegially with small, close-knit teams.* Ability to maintain confidentiality. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.* Strong medical editing skills, including structural and substantive editing, fact checking, researching, and referencing, with working knowledge of relevant style manuals (AMA, Chicago Manual).
* Thorough understanding of grammar rules and comprehension of medical, pharmaceutical, and scientific literature, concepts, and terminology.* Attention to detail and accuracy, with demonstrated ability to create high-quality documents that effectively and clearly convey clinical concepts and recommendations to targeted audiences, communicating key messages clearly and concisely.
* Strong ability to collaborate and communicate with multidisciplinary contributors through multiple cycles of editing and revision to produce coherent and authoritative final documents.* Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office software.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in related Technical/Scientific field.* One year writing experience, preferably in technical/scientific field.* If degree is in a non-technical/scientific field, two years technical/scientific writing experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
* Familiarity with development of manuscripts for medical peer-reviewed journals preferred. In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and concepts is strongly preferred.* Working knowledge of clinical research study design, biostatistics, and ICMJE guidelines preferred.
Classified Title: Science Writer
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC
Starting Salary Range: $25.86 - $45.38 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: M-F; hours vary
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: SOM Neuro Neurological Oncology
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Remote
Science Writer
The Department of Neurology is seeking a casual Science Writer to work closely with the Neurofibroma Therapeutic Acceleration Program (NTAP) team. The primary responsibility of the Science Writer is to assist faculty and staff in the coordination, editing, and formatting of scientific grant applications; develop and produce materials for scientific publications, clinical trial protocols, summary reports, and meetings; translate scientific concepts and proposals for a general audience. The Science Writer will ensure that strategically aligned communication points are conveyed in medical writing deliverables and that the communication points are consistent across program documentation. The Science Writer will mitigate risk associated with medical writing and disclosure processes by establishing and maintaining best practices and SOPs.
The Science Writer is responsible for the development of scientific content in a variety of formats, accurate interpretation of data, clear communication with researchers and other authors, efficient planning and organization, establishing effective working interactions with editorial, graphics, and product management teams, and produce quality products efficiently under multiple timelines. This position requires a high degree of independent action and adherence to strict timelines.
Candidates are requested to please provide three relevant writing samples.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
* Draft, edit and assist with manuscript publications and submissions to various scientific journals.* Collaborate with faculty and staff to help create and/or edit content for abstracts, exhibits, annual reports, training modules, marketing templates, and web content.
* Provide research support for the content development as well as stylistic and substantive editing of documents and presentation materials.
* Conduct reference- and fact-checking to ensure that documents and presentations are well-organized, well-written, and adhere to appropriate conventions of standard written English and standard medical writing.
* Conduct literature searches as needed, assisting authors with the identification and selection of scientific and medical literature relevant to documents in preparation.
* Develop, produce, and publish posters and presentations for scientific meetings, manuscripts, journal articles, and book chapters while adhering to International Congress of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines.
* Shepherd drafts through all stages of review and approval, which may include peer review, consumer review, interagency review, PI approval, and/or authorship approval.
* Proofread all materials to ensure that they match the approved copy exactly and that the format, organization, alignment, and spacing of copy and graphics are consistent and adhere to established standards for print and electronic publication.
* Maintain accurate and timely records to track the progress of multiple projects and deliverables. Provide regular updates for faculty and NTAP leadership.
* Craft complex concepts into a story for a more general audience.
* Plan and deliver presentations to faculty, staff and leadership as needed.
* Other editorial duties as assigned.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Ability to operate independently, with guidance provided by NTAP physicians, faculty and staff.* Ability to make independent judgments and to act on decisions on a daily basis.* Ability to prioritize own work and work of others as needed.* Ability to work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously and to meet various concurrent deadlines.* Very strong organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.* Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects independently and work constructively as part of a team.* Ability to work collegially with small, close-knit teams.* Ability to maintain confidentiality. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.* Strong medical editing skills, including structural and substantive editing, fact checking, researching, and referencing, with working knowledge of relevant style manuals (AMA, Chicago Manual).
* Thorough understanding of grammar rules and comprehension of medical, pharmaceutical, and scientific literature, concepts, and terminology.* Attention to detail and accuracy, with demonstrated ability to create high-quality documents that effectively and clearly convey clinical concepts and recommendations to targeted audiences, communicating key messages clearly and concisely.
* Strong ability to collaborate and communicate with multidisciplinary contributors through multiple cycles of editing and revision to produce coherent and authoritative final documents.* Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office software.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in related Technical/Scientific field.* One year writing experience, preferably in technical/scientific field.* If degree is in a non-technical/scientific field, two years technical/scientific writing experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
* Familiarity with development of manuscripts for medical peer-reviewed journals preferred. In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and concepts is strongly preferred.* Working knowledge of clinical research study design, biostatistics, and ICMJE guidelines preferred.
Classified Title: Science Writer
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC
Starting Salary Range: $25.86 - $45.38 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: M-F; hours vary
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: SOM Neuro Neurological Oncology
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Remote