Scientific Writer

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Scientific Writer 1 to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami, Florida.


CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Scientific Writer 1 analyzes scientific data and concepts within a variety of fields and translates them through written or oral methods into prose appropriate to the level of understanding of the target audience. This job also assists the Principal Investigator (PI) with the development and/or completion of scientific documents, which include the creation, formatting, proofreading, editing and finalization of scientific documents.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Creates, implements, and maintains competitive application templates for grant proposals.
2. Formats substantive copy and scientific editing, proofreading, and finalizing documents as required and requested.
3. Ensures the readability, clarity, consistency, and conformance to applicable submissions requirements.
4. Reviews and ensures document language is scientifically/medically correct, responsive to the document requirements, consistent, and justifiable; notifies appropriate PI or leader and suggestion alternative language, as required.
5. Communicates (telephone, email, meetings) with principal investigator and key senior leadership authors as necessary to ensure the accuracy and clarity of documents; meets both internal and sponsor submission deadlines.
6. Edits all extramurally funded proposals for grammar, readability, clarity, consistency, and conformance with all applicable requirements.
7. Works closely with presenters in the development of scientific presentations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to length and time allowed for presentation.
8. Ensures that documents conform with all applicable regulations, current guidelines, and policies; inform appropriate PI or director as required and suggest appropriate correction.
9. Obtains and maintains the documentation for any required copyright transfers, conflict of interest statements, or other publisher-specific requirements.
10. Tracks progress and responds to publication queries, as appropriate.
11. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's degree in relevant field required

Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff