Are you excited about translating complex scientific content to the public? Are you passionate about public health?
Ripple Effect is looking for a Biomedical Science Writer with science writing experience to support our NIH client’s mission. This role will work closely with our clients and a team of communications professionals at Ripple Effect.
If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We are a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment. We offer a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle.
General Information
- Job Code: CAT-WE-02
- Location: NIH Main Campus – Bethesda, MD
- Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular
(Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements)
- Telework: Partial
- Clearance: Public Trust
- Number of Openings: 1
- Salary range: $56,160.00 to $64,585.00 per year(how we pay and promote)
Responsibilities
- Provides research, writing, and copy-editing services.
- Assists in the production and dissemination of science and public health documents and publications.
- Write blogs, articles, press releases, and publications, and under the direction of your supervisor
- Propose ideas for new content for our clients that align with the organization’s priority areas and mission.
- Edit materials with technical accuracy, grammar, punctuation, internal consistency, and other metrics as defined on a project basis
- Format documents in MS Word styles
- Simplify complex materials for effective presentation to a target audience and translates complex scientific jargon to technically accurate plain language.
- Utilize best practices for writing /editing such as: maintaining continuity of style, voices, and complies with style guides.
- Perform other duties as associated with the core functions of the role
Requirements
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in writing, communications, science or health
- 2 years of experience in science/health writing and content development
- 5 years of writing experience
Basic Requirements
- Ability to translate technical scientific content in plain language
- Ability to work with virtual teams (use of intranet and instant messenger to communicate)
- Ability to perform editing of complex technical documents and plain language content
- Ability to edit materials as directed to meet client needs
- Excellent grammatical/punctuation skills
- Advanced knowledge of MS Word
- Ability to work productively and collaboratively in SharePoint or Teams to accomplish tasks
To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what it takes to become a Rippler here.
Skills That Set You Apart
- Additional certifications in writing or editing
- Experience with making publications 508 compliance
- Experience with federal government contracting, especially NIH or other biomedical research organizations
- Strong working knowledge of references such as the GPO, AMA, and Chicago style manuals
If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged-no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply!
About Ripple Effect
Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across communications & outreach, research & evaluation, policy & program management, digital transformation, and strategic staffing solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains.
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Benefits
Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences.
Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.