Scientific Writer, Policy/Intramural Workforce

Kelly Services; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, vision, dental plans

Paid leave and holidays

401K plan

Job summary

Kelly Government Solutions is seeking a Scientific Writer (Policy and Intramural Workforce) to support the NIH in turning complex research findings into clear, plain-language materials for diverse audiences.

This long-term contract includes opportunities to draft memos, prepare briefing materials, and advise on policy interpretation, with travel to Hamilton, MT and potential remote work with government approval.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in biomedical research field.
• Prior NIH or other federal intramural research experience preferred.
• May require travel to Hamilton, MT, and may work remotely with gov't approval.

Responsibilities

• Convert complex research findings and policy information into clear, plain-language materials for scientific leaders, administrators, and general audiences.
• Draft and review recommendation memos, justification documents, and award nominations for scientific positions.
• Prepare briefing materials, scientific summaries, and reports on a broad range of diseases and DIR programs.

Education

Master's degree or higher in biomedical research field

Job description

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a Scientific Writer (Policy and Intramural Workforce) with the National Institutes of Health.

This is a long-term contract position which offers:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package

• Optional health, vision, and dental plans

• Paid leave (min 120 hours; prorated for part-time position) as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.

• Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives. Ø Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at https://government.kellyservices.us/

TASKS. The contractor shall:

• Support the NIAID Division of Intramural Research (DIR) by turning complex research findings and policy information into clear, accurate plain-language materials for scientific leaders, administrators, and general audiences.

• Draft and review recommendation memos, justification documents, and award nominations for scientific positions.

• Prepare briefing materials, scientific summaries, and reports on a broad range of diseases and research areas, including materials on DIR research programs and scientific accomplishments.

• Apply working knowledge of Title 42, Title 38, and SBRS authorities. Advise senior and program-level managers on policy interpretation and implementation in meetings, by phone, and by email.

• Draft and review salary benchmarks for appointments, conversions, and pay adjustments, and provide surge coverage for Case Development Specialists on personnel packages.

• Review Livelink workflows for accuracy on appointments, conversions, and pay adjustments, and review materials prepared by other DIR staff.

• Analyze personnel action tracking tools, recommend next steps, and identify software or tools to improve operations. Provide support to committee management teams as needed.

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:

• Master's degree or higher in a biomedical research field.

• Prior NIH or other federal intramural research experience preferred.

• May require travel to Hamilton, MT, and may work remotely with gov't approval

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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