Senior Scientific Writer

With minimal supervision, the Senior Scientific Writer is responsible for working to prepare manuscripts, grant applications and other scientific communication materials on a wide range of research topics.

Responsibilities include taking a lead role in the preparation of manuscripts, including preparation of figures, methods, introductions, maintaining references and submissions to journals. This includes providing advice and writing and editing support, with primary writing of specific sections; developing standardized language for methods sections; managing the manuscript submission process, including, team coordination, establishing the application work plan, timeline and deliverables; and ms draft preparation, review and revision. The Senior Scientific Writer undertakes these activities in collaboration with lead scientists.

The individual must have demonstrated experience in writing and editing scientific manuscripts in the biomedical research realm; must have exceptional communications and organizational skills; and must be capable of handling both the scientific writing and project management process for manuscript submissions. The individual must also be capable of collaborating with diverse teams of investigators, senior leadership and administrative personnel.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Manuscript development.Provides end-to-end scientific writing, editing and project management for manuscript submissions. Support includes: establishing the work plan, timelines and deliverables in collaboration with lead scientists; reviewing and analysis of data, generation of figures, writing and reviewing of selected manuscript sections, and familiarity with subject matter of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Project Reports. Assists in the assembly and writing of research reports and documentations for regulatory submissions.
• Workflow management.Participates in discussions and evaluation of data, tracks submissions, evaluates reviews and generally manages the process of flow of multiple manuscript assemblies, deliverables and submissions.
• Other Research Development activities.Communicates and collaborates with RDTC staff as needed in support of mission and needs of the JAX community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

• Exceptional written communication skills to prepare and edit manuscripts, publications, administrative materials, other research communications and clinical protocols.
• Ability to run data and statistical analysis, interpret datasets in programs such as Prism. Must possess the ability to interact positively and professionally with senior staff and leadership.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage the project management and writing process (draft preparation, review and revision) of complex data sets, and deliver reports and manuscripts in a timely manner to meet both interim and final deadlines.
• Ability to grasp complicated technical subjects, synthesize diverse lines of evidence and apply these abilities to technical writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet hard deadlines and work well under pressure.

Preferred:

• Experience in scientific project and/or program management
• Evidence of project management training and/or certification (PMP or similar training).
• Graphics expertise using Illustrator, Photoshop, Biorender or related platforms.
• Experience using file-sharing platforms (Dropbox, Box, OneDrive).

Required Education: Doctorate

Experience required: 3 years

Experience preferred: 5 years

Pay Range: $35.95 - $60.19

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California),Japan andChina. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visitwww.jax.org.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.