Remote Scientific Writer/Editor — OncoKB Genomics Knowledge Base

Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Centre; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Scientific Writer/Editor to support OncoKB, MSK’s FDA-recognized precision oncology knowledge base. The role focuses on curating clinical/genomic annotations, writing summaries of new cancer genes and variants, and ensuring high-quality, evidence-based content.

You will review literature from multiple sources, interpret clinical trial data, and contribute to SOPs while training summer students.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field and 2–4 years of related experience; PhD strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cancer biology, genetics, genomics, and molecular biology.
• Experience interpreting scientific literature, including figures and experimental details.
• Ability to interpret clinical trial protocols and results, including endpoints and study designs.
• Excellent scientific writing, editing, proofreading, and fact-checking skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Curate, maintain, and perform quality control of clinical and genomic annotations for OncoKB.
• Research and write summaries for new cancer-associated genes and genomic variants.
• Conduct literature reviews to identify and evaluate information from publications, databases, and conferences.
• Interpret preclinical and clinical evidence related to genomic biomarkers and targeted therapies.
• Write, edit, proofread, fact-check, and format content per OncoKB standards.
• Identify gaps in OncoKB annotations and address them proactively.
• Support genomic curation projects in collaboration with OncoKB scientists.
• Coordinate review cycles and contribute to SOPs and processes.

Skills

Cancer biology

Genomics

Literature interpretation

Scientific writing

Collaboration

Data quality control

AI-assisted search

Education

Master’s degree

PhD preferred

Tools

OncoKB platform

Job description

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Scientific Writer/Editor to support OncoKB, MSK’s FDA-recognized precision oncology knowledge base. The role focuses on curating clinical/genomic annotations, writing summaries of new cancer genes and variants, and ensuring high-quality, evidence-based content.

You will review literature from multiple sources, interpret clinical trial data, and contribute to SOPs while training summer students.