City of Hope is hiring: Scientific Writer - Integrative Oncology in Irvine

Scientific Writer – Integrative Oncology

Base pay range: $39.00/hr – $60.00/hr

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we are changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life‑threatening illnesses. Our dedicated faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: to contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing disease, shaping the future of medicine through cutting‑edge research.

The Cherng Family Center is seeking a Scientific Writer with a deep understanding of Integrative Oncology – the integration of mind‑body practices, natural products, and lifestyle modifications with conventional treatments – to support the Center’s research, clinical, and educational initiatives.

As an integral part of the Cherng Center, you will have a high level of autonomy and work with leadership to grow the research program. You will serve as a project manager, navigating the regulatory review process for research studies, managing manuscript submissions and revisions, and ensuring stakeholders are apprised of project status. Additionally, you will manage grant applications and other research products through completion, and provide mentorship to faculty and staff lacking in research or writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit (content, style, grammar/spelling), and proofread R01‑style grant proposals, scientific manuscripts, clinical study protocols, and other scientific documents for faculty, research fellows, and students.
• Collect, manage, and analyze research data.
• Conduct literature reviews, write concise synopses, and maintain reference libraries.
• Assist investigators and the research team with responses to IRB, IACUC, IND, MTA, FDA, and other committees requiring careful wording.
• Remain current on literature in the field and cutting‑edge tools/resources relevant to writing, graphical design, video editing, plagiarism detection, journal selection, etc.

Qualifications

• PhD in integrative oncology, public health, social science, psychology, or a related field, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of scientific writing experience in a healthcare, research, or academic environment.
• Background in medicine, naturopathy, or holistic health practices is highly desirable.

City of Hope Employees Pay is Based on Work Experience, Qualifications, and Work Location.

City of Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Seniority Level: Not Applicable

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non‑profit Organizations, and Research Services