Sr Scientific Writer - Hybrid
Location
Rockville, MD | United States
Job description
ALTA IT has a Direct Hire position open for a Sr Scientific Writer . If you or anyone you know is interested in learning more, please send your updated resume to [email protected]. Looking forward to working with you!
US Citizen
Location: Rockville, MD
Hybrid Schedule: Monday / Friday remote and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday on-site.
Our client is currently hiring a Senior Science Writer to focus on mental health and substance use. The ideal candidate will be experienced in researching, writing, and editing evidence-based practices in these areas. Duties include creating comprehensive guides, collaborating with experts, and ensuring content accuracy and readability.
Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in a related field, 7 years of relevant writing experience (preferably for government agencies like NIH or HHS), familiarity with mental health and substance use research, and proficiency in various writing styles and software. If you meet these criteria and have strong communication skills, we'd love to hear from you!
Duties:
- Write comprehensive guides, practical guides, and advisories on topics related to mental health and substance use disorder treatment, prevention, and recovery
- Contribute to the full range of product development activities, including conceptualizing product formats, developing publication rationale, developing substantive outlines, and translating highly scientific information into clear and actionable content
- Perform extensive research by reviewing published literature, collaborating with subject matter experts, and reviewing legislative and regulatory guidance
- Assess and incorporate reviewer feedback
- Prepare literature reviews and annotated bibliographies and conduct environmental scans
- Review, revise, and edit content for accuracy, readability, plain language, and cultural competence
- Fact check content written by others
Minimum Qualifications:
- Hold a Ph.D. in public health, psychology, or related field.
- Have 7 years of writing experience, preferably for government agencies.
- Understand mental health and substance use research and services.
- Capable of independently synthesizing research information.
- Experience in facilitating meetings and applying plain language guidelines.
- Proficient in APA, Chicago, and GPO style manuals.
- Expertise in Microsoft Word.
- Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
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