Senior Science Writer & Editor – Biomedical Research

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Senior Science Writer/Editor for the Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Epidemiology (BBE) Program. The role supports HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) and other BBE projects by planning, writing, editing, and producing scientific materials, including manuscripts and grants.

The position collaborates with Communications, Shared Resources, and faculty to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to guidelines, delivering clear and concise documents

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• 8–10 years' experience in grant proposal development, scientific writing, or journalism.
• Strong technical writing and editing skills.
• Familiarity with scientific terminology and research methods.
• Experience with grant preparation and regulatory documents.
• Proficient in Word, EndNote, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare outlines for manuscripts and methods sections in coordination with authors.
• Produce high-quality figures, tables, and graphics for publications and grant applications.
• Copyedit and proofread manuscripts and coordinate journal submission.
• Manage correspondence with journals and ensure NIH/public access compliance.
• Develop, review, and edit grant proposals and related documents.
• Conduct literature reviews to support grants and publications.
• Lead revisions to highly technical documents and maintain reference libraries.
• Translate complex science for lay audiences on websites and brochures.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in mathematics/CS/biostatistics/epidemiology

Tools

Word

EndNote

Adobe Acrobat

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Senior Science Writer/Editor for the Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Epidemiology (BBE) Program. The role supports HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) and other BBE projects by planning, writing, editing, and producing scientific materials, including manuscripts and grants.

The position collaborates with Communications, Shared Resources, and faculty to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to guidelines, delivering clear and concise documents