Scientific Writer
Augusta University

Job Info

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Scientific Writer - Job Opening 242305

How to Apply:

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs, search job opening: 242305.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of experience in clinical or pharmaceutical development with directly related medical writing experience.

Job Summary

The overall function of the Scientific Writer is to assist the laboratory Principal Investigator (PI) and trainees in the editing and proofing of scientific documents related to the laboratory's research.

Dr. Lynn Hedrick

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the PI with editing and proofing grant submissions, and novice grant writers in the laboratory with overall grantsmanship and grant design. Keep up-to-date on NIH grant submission policies.
• Edit laboratory manuscripts; assist with reference databases, and assist in interactions with scientific journals and editors.
• Assist with preparation of figures for grants, manuscripts, and data presentations.
• Edit grant proposals and manuscripts for overall logic; smooth transitions; clarity and accuracy; consistency (including between figures, figure leaders, and text); and correctness of English phrasing, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Shift/Salary

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: Until filled.

Conditions of Employment

All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during the course of their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

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