Per Diem Medical Writer - Grants, Manuscripts & Proposals

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mount Sinai Health System seeks a per diem Medical Writer to support scientific, academic, and research-related writing efforts. You will collaborate with investigators, faculty, and program leadership to develop and refine manuscripts, grant applications, LOIs, abstracts, and other scholarly materials.

You will help ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to submission requirements, while also supporting internal reports and writing projects across departments.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in science, health, or writing.
• At least 2 years of professional scientific/medical writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support drafting, editing, and revision of scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.
• Assist with grant applications, letters of intent, research proposals, and other funding-related submissions.
• Translate research concepts into clear written materials for diverse audiences.
• Review materials for clarity, grammar, and scientific accuracy to meet submission requirements.
• Track deadlines and maintain organization and version control of documents.

Skills

Manuscript drafting

Editing

Grant writing

Education

Master's or advanced degree in science/health/writing

Job description

The Mount Sinai Health System seeks a per diem Medical Writer to support scientific, academic, and research-related writing efforts. You will collaborate with investigators, faculty, and program leadership to develop and refine manuscripts, grant applications, LOIs, abstracts, and other scholarly materials.

You will help ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to submission requirements, while also supporting internal reports and writing projects across departments.