Job Description
At Houston Methodist, the Scientific Writer position is responsible for
performing a variety of tasks including preparing laboratory and clinical
studies and documents for submission to journals and granting agencies. The
position facilitates the gathering of noteworthy achievements in science
within the department and helps translate and disseminate that information
through feature articles, news releases, newsletters, social media and other
communications venues.
**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.
**QUALITYSAFETY 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.
**GROWTHINNOVATION 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 businessjob duties as assigned. Houston
Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the
need arises.
**EDUCATION**
- Bachelors degree in relevant field
- MS or PhD in biological science field preferred
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
* Three years of experience in science writingediting
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
* NA
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Ability to write in a scientific or technical field
- Knowledgeable in writingediting biomedical manuscripts
- Knowledgeable in grant application processes
**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
**WORK ATTIRE**
- Uniform No
- Scrubs No
- Business professional Yes
- Other (department approved) No
**ON-CALL***
_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie.
DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._
* On Call* No
**TRAVEL****
_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
- *Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and
Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic
Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the
clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new
technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston
Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation
with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the
Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M; University Intercollegiate School
of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing
medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000
trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research
education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research
programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new
scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full
cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and
development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute
supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in
extramurally funded translational research programs.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston
Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination
against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with
Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a
protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal
Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Job Tags
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