Scientific Writer/Editor for OncoKB: Cancer Genomics Knowledge Base

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; United States; 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 precision oncology knowledge base. The role focuses on curating genomic and clinical annotations, literature reviews, and ensuring high-quality content for clinical decision support.

The candidate will interpret cancer biology and genomic data, write and edit summaries of new genes and variants, and help maintain SOPs for curation. Hybrid schedule in NYC is offered.

Qualifications

• 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 with figures, tables, and experimental data.
• Ability to interpret clinical trial protocols and oncology endpoints.
• Excellent scientific writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

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 and databases.
• Interpret preclinical and clinical evidence related to genomic biomarkers and targeted therapies.
• Write, edit, proofread, and format scientific content to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Identify gaps in OncoKB annotations and address them through research.
• Support genomic curation projects in collaboration with OncoKB scientists.
• Coordinate review cycles and contribute to SOPs and curation processes.
• Use AI tools for literature retrieval while maintaining data integrity.
• Train and guide summer students supporting annotation projects.

Skills

Cancer biology

Genomics

Genomic data curation

Scientific writing

Editing & proofreading

Literature review

Data interpretation

AI-assisted literature retrieval

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in a relevant scientific field

PhD preferred

Job description

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Scientific Writer/Editor to support OncoKB, MSK's precision oncology knowledge base. The role focuses on curating genomic and clinical annotations, literature reviews, and ensuring high-quality content for clinical decision support.

The candidate will interpret cancer biology and genomic data, write and edit summaries of new genes and variants, and help maintain SOPs for curation. Hybrid schedule in NYC is offered.