Scientific Recruiter, Kelly Government Solutions Program Management Team at NIH
Kelly Government Solutions is seeking an individual for a remote, short-term project (estimated 1-2 months to be completed by early September 2024) to work as a Medical Writer (Cancer Biology) supporting the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Project involves full-time work (40 hours/week) and will issue a W-2 for tax purposes.
KEY TASKS
(1) Provide scientific writing and editing support for the Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD) within the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the preparation and compilation of documents describing past accomplishments and future endeavors of the Division’s initiatives.
(2) Collaborate with staff on writing clinical trial protocols and informed consent documents for use in clinical studies of investigational new drugs at the NIH Clinical Center.
(3) Research, write and edit in accordance with industry, academic and publication standards book manuscripts and chapters, peer-reviewed journal articles, conference and symposium proceedings and general print media articles.
(4) Coordinate with research and study teams and staff to develop outlines, prospectus and abstracts of research and studies for submission to peer-reviewed journals, conferences and symposiums, and book publishers in preparation for publication.
(5) Research, write and edit scientific and technical information in a variety of formats, including articles, blog posts, factsheets, one-pagers, brochures, presentations and speeches, workshop summaries, reports, briefing materials, press releases, content for digital media in online and print format.
(6) Prepare technical summaries of proposed, ongoing or concluded research projects and studies.
(7) Perform literature reviews of scientific and technical literature to identify methodologies, findings and conclusions of significance and prepare summaries and reports for distribution among research and medical staffs.
(8) Analyze, organize, and interpret scientific data for publications, posters and presentations
(9) Proofread all documents (drafts and final forms) for scientific and technical accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them for review and approval or acceptance.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
(1) Ph.D. degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Genetics, Immunology, or related discipline; candidates possessing a master's degree and relevant experience may be considered
(2) Minimum of three (3) years of writing experience focusing on clinical and basic research
(3) Understanding of technical scientific terms and concepts related to cancer biology and cancer research
(4) Experience writing, editing, and communicating technical ideas to various audiences and translating scientific language into plain language
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Writing/Editing and Research
Industries
Research Services, Public Health, and Writing and Editing
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