Policy-Focused Scientific Writer for Intramural Research

Kelly; Bethesda (MD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Health plan options

Paid leave & holidays

401K plan

Job summary

Kelly Government Solutions is seeking a Scientific Writer (Policy and Intramural Workforce) to translate complex NIH research findings and policy information into clear, accessible documents for scientific leaders, administrators, and general audiences. This is a long-term contract position with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

The contractor will draft and review recommendation memos, briefing materials, and reports on DIR programs, advise on policy interpretation, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a biomedical field.
• Experience with NIH or federal intramural research preferred.
• Eligible to travel to Hamilton, MT; potential remote work with gov't approval.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex research findings and policy information into clear plain-language materials.
• Draft and review recommendation memos, justification documents, and award nominations.
• Prepare briefing materials, scientific summaries and reports on diseases and DIR programs.
• Advise on policy interpretation and implementation in meetings, by phone, and by email.
• Review salary benchmarks for appointments and pay adjustments; support personnel packages.

Skills

Policy writing

Scientific writing

Plain-language

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree in biomedical field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Livelink

Job description

Kelly Government Solutions is seeking a Scientific Writer (Policy and Intramural Workforce) to translate complex NIH research findings and policy information into clear, accessible documents for scientific leaders, administrators, and general audiences. This is a long-term contract position with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

The contractor will draft and review recommendation memos, briefing materials, and reports on DIR programs, advise on policy interpretation, and