What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientific Writer - Clinical Orthopedics position at Houston Methodist?
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
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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.
- 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.
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- MS or PhD in biological science field preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Three years of experience in science writing/editing
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