Senior Science Writer/Editor

Senior Science Writer/Editor
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
Full Time

The Science Writer/Editor will contribute their scientific reporting expertise and understanding of biomedical science and clinical medicine to the planning and creation of scientific communications including grant writing, progress reports, and scientific manuscripts. This individual will work with the Principal Investigator to formulate and produce articles and publicity materials that promote understanding and support for the Myeloma research mission at Dana-Farber.

Qualifications:                                                       

• A PhD in biomedical sciences and a minimum of 5 years dedicated to science writing and editing, with a proven track record of high productivity and high quality.

• Thorough understanding of basic biomedical science and clinical medicine.
• Ability to research and obtain scientific background material from a wide variety of sources.
• Exceptional ability to understand and translate scientific content into reports and manuscripts.
• Capacity to edit and revise researchers’ copy, improving readability while ensuring accuracy.
• Ability to write thoughtfully and prolifically under tight deadline pressure, translating difficult science into lay language for news releases and articles.
• Exceptional editing and proofreading skills and knowledge of grammar and spelling.
• Ability to build relationships with senior-level scientists, clinical investigators, and younger scientists in the group.
• Versatility to edit and revise writings of individuals with diverse background and languages.

For more information and to apply, please visit:
https://careers.dana-farber.org/senior_sci_writer
 

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.