Scientific Writer Job at Arc Institute in Palo Alto

The Arc Institute is a new scientific institution conducting curiosity-driven basic science and technology development to understand and treat complex human diseases. Arc operates in partnership with Stanford University, UCSF, and UC Berkeley. Arc aims to provide institutional experimentation that supports long-term high-risk, high-reward research in areas including neurodegeneration, cancer, and immune dysfunction. Arc has scaled to nearly 200 people with a substantial funding base and a state-of-the-art lab facility in Palo Alto. About the position As Arc’s Scientific Writer, you'll bridge Arc's interdisciplinary research and its diverse audiences. You'll collaborate with Core Investigators, Science Fellows, Innovation Investigators, and Tech Center researchers to communicate research accurately and compellingly to researchers, employees, and other Institute audiences. You'll develop a deep understanding of Arc’s science and goals to prepare content that resonates with scientific readers. This is a hybrid onsite role reporting to the Head of Communications. About you Exceptional writer, editor, and presenter with a portfolio communicating to researcher and/or technical audiences Ability to translate complex science for target audiences without sacrificing accuracy Detail-oriented professional who asks good questions, takes feedback well, and values scientific precision Strong collaborator who can work effectively with diverse research teams and support staff Lifelong learner excited to communicate across biology, AI, engineering, neuroscience, and immunology In this position you will Write and edit research updates, blog posts, press releases, and web content that accurately represents Arc's research portfolio Assist researchers with journal commentaries and perspective manuscript preparation, translating findings for broader scientific audiences Collaborate to develop presentations for internal meetings, conferences, and stakeholder events Communicate emerging research developments and identify opportunities to participate in broader scientific discussions to raise Arc's profile Identify opportunities for strategic content that helps Arc tell its story Requirements PhD in biological sciences, computational biology, machine learning, neuroscience, or related field with demonstrated research experience 3+ years conducting original scientific research with peer-reviewed publications Proven ability to write about complex scientific topics for technical and general audiences Experience creating presentations and visual materials for scientific audiences Excellent project management skills and ability to handle multiple pieces simultaneously Ability to commit to a hybrid onsite schedule The base salary range is $110,250 - $135,500. The actual base compensation may vary based on experience, market conditions, education/training, skill level, and internal equity. The position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and institute performance. Apply for this job To apply, please visit the Arc Institute careers page. Voluntary Self-Identification and Equal Opportunity Arc Institute invites voluntary self-identification of veteran status and disability as part of equal employment opportunity reporting. Completion is voluntary and confidential. Arc Institute does not discriminate on the basis of protected status. This information is used solely for compliance and diversity reporting. For more information, see Arc Institute’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr