Scientific Writer for Grants & Proposals

University of Miami; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a Full-Time Scientific Writer 1 to analyze scientific data and translate it into audience-appropriate prose. The role supports PI activities, including development and finalization of scientific documents, grant proposals, and presentations.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of experience, plus strong communication and editing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to edit and format scientific documents.

Responsibilities

• Creates, implements, and maintains competitive application templates for grant proposals.
• Formats substantive copy and scientific editing, proofreading, and finalizing documents as required and requested.
• Ensures readability, clarity, consistency, and conformance to submissions requirements.
• Reviews and ensures document language is scientifically/medically correct and compliant.
• Communicates with the PI and senior leadership authors to meet deadlines.
• Edits all extramurally funded proposals for grammar, readability, and compliance.
• Works with presenters in developing scientific presentations, ensuring accuracy and timing.
• Ensures documents conform with regulations and policies; notifies required parties for corrections.
• Obtains and maintains copyright transfers, conflict of interest statements, or publisher requirements.
• Tracks progress and responds to publication queries.
• Adheres to University policies and safeguards assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a Full-Time Scientific Writer 1 to analyze scientific data and translate it into audience-appropriate prose. The role supports PI activities, including development and finalization of scientific documents, grant proposals, and presentations.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of experience, plus strong communication and editing skills.