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Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Axle is seeking a Scientific Technical Writer to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Office of the Director (OD) located in Bethesda, Maryland.
Benefits We Offer:
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401K match up to 5%
- Educational Benefits for Career Growth
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Overall Position Summary and Objectives The purpose of this position is to provide writing and editing support services to achieve the mission and operational objectives of the Office of Nutrition Research.
Deliverables:
- Progress/status report will be provided on written products and deliverables. This will include, but is not limited to, manuscripts, reports, blogs, research papers, manuals/guides, literature reviews, research reviews, policy papers, and environmental scans. – Monthly
- Work will include following the most current standard writing processes, guidelines, best practices, and formatting for federal government and the NIH, including following the NIH Style Guide. Types of written products may include outlines, drafts, and final versions, in addition to making and incorporating edits and comments as well as providing and incorporating needed references and citations. – Weekly
- All work products will be assigned a work timeline with interim task and final deadlines, agreed upon by designated Office of Nutrition Research (ONR) staff and the science writer. Status updates will be provided monthly. – Monthly
- Products and work will follow the agreed upon timelines and due dates. If needed and agreed to by ONR and the science writer, deadlines can be shifted based on changing needs. – Monthly
- Work products are for ONR and will be coordinated through the specific ONR staff designated for each deliverable or project. Any updates will be provided weekly, as needed. – Weekly
- Email communications on work products and projects will only be between designated ONR staff for each deliverable or project. – Weekly
- Communications and replies to emails are to include only designated staff for each specific project, and be professional, clear, responsive, and timely. – Weekly
- Communications are to be responded to within 1-3 business days. – Weekly
- The review, approval/clearance, distribution and publication processes for each product or project will be managed by pre-designated ONR staff. – Ad-Hoc
- Monthly invoices for hours worked are due by the end of the first week of the month following the invoice (For example: June invoice due at the end of the first full week in July). – Monthly
Work Details:
- Researchers, repackages and shares among research and operational staff best practices, tips, and practices for improving the quality and consistency of scientific and technical writing. 1
- Provide expert advice and consultation to staff on issues related to scientific and programmatic written articles. 2
- Critically review draft documents, synthesize comments, and incorporate appropriate comments from other reviewers into successive drafts to prepare final documents. 3
- Proofread all documents (drafts and final forms) for scientific and technical accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them for review and approval or acceptance. 4
- Cross-check original and referenced data and verify cited content from source documents, and perform originality reviews or all scientific and technical writing. 5
- Prepares scientific and technical materials for publication.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepare technical summaries of proposed, ongoing or concluded research projects and studies for circulation within and among scientific elements within the government.
- Conducts advanced literature reviews and prepares reports, summaries and presentations on findings.
- 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.
- Prepare summaries, reports, dashboards and presentations on results of literature reviews to researchers and staffs.
- Create extensive, detailed citations, reference lists and bibliographies and annotated bibliographies for researchers and medical staffs conducting studies or performing procedures.
- Creates and maintains databases of all research materials, literature reviews, and publications.
- Compile and organize primary research data from research conducted and develop tabular and graphical representations of the data.
- Enter references from PubMed into a Reference Manager database on a routine basis and review usage data.
- Use Reference Manager Software to place references into the text, with style and formatting appropriate for the journal.
- Develops and edits official program management reports, official correspondence and audit reports.
- Prepare letters, memoranda, reports, agendas, abstracts, protocols and laboratory announcements for internal distribution.
- Collect and assemble source materials into succinct response to research and operational audit requests.
- Provide scientific and technical writing expertise to assist researchers and staff prepare documentation.
- Assist researchers develop scientific and technical documentation, providing insights, guidance and recommendations to improve products.
- Advise researchers and staff on the appropriate type of documentation or informational materials to create based on needs and requirements.
- Design and maintain templates and detailed usage instructions for preparing common documentation, such as posters, presentations, reports, proposals, abstracts, etc.
- Finalizes documents and prepares materials for publication.
- Provides expert guidance, direction and support to executives in the development and distribution of scientific and technical written materials.
- Mentors, coaches and trains writers, editors and staff on scientific and technical writing and editing practices and procedures.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked
Minimum Education
Masters
Additional Qualifications:
- Minimum of a master’s degree with 5 to 11 years’ experience in scientific technical writing
- Communications
- Microsoft Office
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.
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