Scientific Writer

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.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

MS or PhD in biological science field preferred

EXPERIENCE

Three years of experience in science writing/editing

KNOWLEDGE 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 writing/editing biomedical manuscripts

Knowledgeable in grant application processes

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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 another 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.

Interprets data and advises 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).

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE

Uniform: No

Scrubs: No

Business professional: Yes

Other (department approved): No

ON‑CALL

On Call* No

TRAVEL

May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No

May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

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