Science Writer/Editor

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Work Shift

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Time Type

Full time

Department

CC038351 ACRI ACNC General Salary

Summary

Assist in the preparation of research, program, shared instrument and training grant applications to federal agencies and private foundations; editing, writing, and coordinating grant proposals; providing developmental, and editing of biomedical manuscripts; and preparing scientific and other reports. Reviews grant applications provides suggestions to improve presentation of text, figures, and tables. Reviews and provides content for the website. Develops a plan for providing increased writing and proposal preparation training.

Required Education

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Recommended Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Required Work Experience

High School Diploma/GED and 6 years of relevant experience, or 8 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.

Recommended Work Experience

Required Certifications

Recommended Certifications

Description

• Writes, edits, and formats research proposals, annual reports, scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and newsletters
• Ensures grant or manuscript preparation guidelines are fully integrated/addressed and review outgoing documents.
• Develops deliverables, activities and schedules for the projects.
• Oversees the development and implementation of a database to track work assignments
• Ensures grant outcomes are updated in the database as funding decisions are made.
• Tracks writing/editing work done for manuscript, newsletter, and other document preparation
• Identifies new grant opportunities and communicate those with potential applicants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.