Scientific Writer - Psychosocial Oncology

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.


The Department of Supportive Care Medicine is seeking a Scientific Writer with a deep understanding of Psychosocial Oncology and/or Supportive Care, which focuses on whole-patient centered care across the biopsychosocial spectrum. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality manuscripts, grant proposals, clinical protocols, patient questionnaires and other scientific documents.


You will be responsible 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 serve as a project manager, navigating the regulatory review process for each research study, ushering manuscripts through the submission and revision process, and ensuring the supervisor or faculty members are apprised of the status of their ongoing projects. You will report to the Director, Scientific Affairs with priorities set by the Department Chair, Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, and Director of Research and Training for Supportive Care as the funders of 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.


• Perform administrative tasks related to journal and grant submissions


• 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 social work, public health, psychology or a related field or a Master's degree with 3+ years of scientific writing experience in a healthcare/research/academic environment.


• A background in medicine or nursing his highly desirable


City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.


City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.


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