Scientific Writer at Houston Methodist – Apply Now!
Are you passionate about translating complex scientific research into high-quality documents? Join Houston Methodist as a Scientific Writer – Orthopedics, where you’ll provide editorial support, manage scientific writing processes, and contribute to impactful research projects. This full-time role involves preparing grant applications, manuscripts, protocols, and regulatory submissions while collaborating with principal investigators and faculty to ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
Job Details:
- Job Ref: 66681
- Talent Area: Quality and Research
- Job Shift: 1st – Day
- Job Type: Full-Time
Requirements:
People Essential Functions
- Works with principal investigator, provides advice on grantsmanship, editorial support and standardized language for administrative sections; manages scientific writing process.
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to assigned system(s) in a comprehensive manner.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Facilitates writing, editing, and preparation of high quality written scientific documents for grant applications, publications, scientific manuscripts for peer review, white papers, protocols, and other scientific or administrative reports.
- Assists with preparation of protocols (including amendments and informed consents), reports, and manuscripts for publication.
- Provides faculty with full lifecycle support from technical document development to preparation and submission.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assures compliance with Houston Methodist polices, rules, and regulations to meet federal, state, and local standards.
- Interpreting data and advising sponsors as to how best to present data considering regulatory agency requirements.
- Prepares moderately complex documents and sections of regulatory submissions and contributes scientific knowledge and analytical skills to the preparation of grant proposals, manuscripts, presentations, protocols, and clinical regulatory documentation.
- Assures quality and timely preparation of technical documents.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists with the writing of grant applications, awards, contracts, subcontracts and other agreements.
- Submits grant proposals and manuscripts for editing.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Evaluates and reports on inventory levels. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a writer.
- Participates in departmental projects and shared governance activities; manages and leads projects related to optimization of assigned system(s).
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, MS or PhD in a biological science field preferred
- Work Experience: Three years of experience in science writing/editing
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrates proficiency in English language
- Ability to write in a scientific or technical field
- Knowledgeable in writing/editing biomedical manuscripts and grant application processes
Supplemental Requirements:
- Work Attire: Business professional
- On-Call: No
- Travel: May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
This job description is not exhaustive and may include other related duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties as needed.
Keywords: Scientific Writer, Orthopedics, Houston Methodist, Quality and Research, Science Writing, Biomedical Manuscripts
