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Job Family:

Administrative Services (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are currently searching for a NINR Health and Science Writer. The individual will be an experienced science writer to provide NINR with compelling and scientifically accurate content that will be distributed on internal and external communication channels for use by NINR audiences. NINR audiences include all internal and external persons and organizations who or are may be affected by NINR research and activities. This position may also be responsible for drafting talking points, speeches, and scientific presentations for NINR leadership. This is a full-time opportunity located in Bethesda, MD.

  • Research, write and edit scientific and technical information in a variety of formats, including articles, blog posts, factsheets, one-pagers, brochures, presentations and speeches, workshop summaries, reports, briefing materials, press releases, content for digital media in online and print format.
  • Develop talking points, presentations and speeches for leadership based on research findings, currently funded grants, and Institute priorities.
  • Review and provide edits to a variety of external communication and informational materials to ensure scientific and technical accuracy and completeness.
  • Research, write and edit policy papers featuring recommendations based on original research findings and conclusions.
  • Prepare technical summaries of proposed, ongoing, or concluded research projects and studies for circulation within and among scientific elements within the government.
  • Perform literature reviews of scientific and technical literature to identify methodologies, findings and conclusions of significance and prepare summaries and reports for distribution among research and medical staffs.
  • Maintain credentials to standard databases, repositories, libraries, and search engines to ensure access to the most recent domestic and international publications, dissertations, research reports, etc.
  • Assess proposed and ongoing programs, projects and studies and conduct literature reviews to support researchers and study staff inform, guide, validate, refute, etc. findings and conclusions.
  • Prepare summaries, reports, dashboards, and presentations on results of literature reviews to researchers and staffs.
  • Enter references from PubMed into a Reference Manager database on a routine basis and review usage data.
  • Use Reference Manager Software to place references into the text, with style and formatting appropriate for the journal.
  • Assist program and project managers draft and edit scientific documentation related to research and operational projects.
  • Review and provide comment on the scientific and technical accuracy of a variety of reports, presentations, and correspondence.
  • Assist researchers develop scientific and technical documentation, providing insights, guidance, and recommendations to improve products.
  • Research and recommend scientific and technical writing tools and resources available to researchers and staff and assist in obtaining credentials and learning to use.
  • Design and maintain templates and detailed usage instructions for preparing common documentation, such as posters, presentations, reports, proposals, abstracts, etc.
  • Proofread all documents (drafts and final forms) for scientific and technical accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them for review and approval or acceptance.
  • Cross-check original and referenced data and verify cited content from source documents and perform originality reviews or all scientific and technical writing.
  • Critically review draft documents, synthesize comments, and incorporate appropriate comments from other reviewers into successive drafts to prepare final documents.
  • Provide expert advice for general health and science communications activities that involve content creation for health communication and outreach projects, scientific and technical publication, promotional materials, and online events.
  • Provide expert advice and consultation to staff on issues related to scientific and programmatic written articles.
  • Advise executives and program managers on written materials to be developed and present strategies for maximizing impact and performance toward organizational and programmatic goas and objectives.
  • Prepares training materials and job aids for distribution among research and operational staff to assist in their day-to-day writing and editing activities to increase the quality and consistency of scientific and technical writing.

What You Will Need:

  • Master’s Degree
  • At least five (5) years of experience in Community and Public Health, Physiology, Biology, Environmental Science, Nursing, or Communications
  • Expertise in communicating complex scientific ideas to the general public in clear, concise language.
  • Expertise in writing and editing technical and scientific documents, reports, and publications.
  • Expertise in identifying and reviewing academic literature and manuscripts as source material for communications products.
  • Experience with drafting materials for leadership positions. This may include talking points and presentations.
  • Expertise in writing and editing health and science communication products.
  • Drupal content management system (CMS)
  • MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel)

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • PhD preferred.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Care.com annual membership
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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