Global Science Communications Lead (Hybrid, DC)

Health and Environmental Sciences Institute (HESI); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Health and Environmental Sciences Institute (HESI) in Washington, DC, seeks a Global Science Communications Specialist for a hybrid role with in-office attendance 2–3 days per week. The position blends scientific writing, editing, and outreach strategy to communicate programs, findings, and impact to technical and general audiences.

The role leads selected projects, collaborates with scientific staff, and develops materials including summaries, reports, and visuals, while ensuring accuracy and

Qualifications

• Five+ years of directly relevant professional experience communicating toxicology, environmental science, biomedical research, or closely related scientific subjects.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality materials for technical and general audiences, supported by a portfolio.
• Excellent scientific writing, editing, and synthesis skills, including working from publications and presentations.
• Experience contributing to communication and outreach strategies and carrying them through content preparation, review, publication, and evaluation.
• Strong presentation development skills, including PowerPoint and turning complex content into clear slides.
• Experience preparing web and digital content and working with CMS, email platforms, and social media tools.
• Ability to collaborate with scientists across disciplines and manage multiple projects with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with scientific staff to develop outreach plans for programs, publications, workshops, and milestones.
• Write, edit, and adapt scientific content for different audiences while preserving accuracy.
• Prepare or lead development of program summaries, research highlights, fact sheets, newsletters, and annual report content.
• Develop and refine PowerPoint presentations, scientific slides, posters, and visual summaries.
• Create and maintain website, email, social media, and other digital content to support visibility and engagement.
• Coordinate content development and scientific review across programs; manage editorial calendars and approvals.
• Establish consistent editorial and visual standards and templates; provide guidance to strengthen staff communication.
• Assess content effectiveness and recommend improvements based on audience feedback.

Skills

Scientific writing

Editing

PowerPoint

Communication strategy

Editorial judgment

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Communications or related field

Tools

Content management systems

Email platforms

Social media tools

Job description

Health and Environmental Sciences Institute (HESI) in Washington, DC, seeks a Global Science Communications Specialist for a hybrid role with in-office attendance 2–3 days per week. The position blends scientific writing, editing, and outreach strategy to communicate programs, findings, and impact to technical and general audiences.

The role leads selected projects, collaborates with scientific staff, and develops materials including summaries, reports, and visuals, while ensuring accuracy and