Job Details

Job Title: Scientific Writer (Non-Clinical)

Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid: Tuesday–Thursday Onsite / Monday & Friday Remote)

Duration: 6 Months (Backfill)

Role Overview:

As a Scientific Writer, you will play a critical role in documenting early-stage discovery and non-clinical research. This position is a 6-month backfill focused on maintaining momentum for an inventive research team. You will be responsible for translating complex exploratory findings into formal reports, journal manuscripts, and regulatory submission modules.

The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, possesses a strong life sciences background, and has a keen eye for scientific accuracy and document flow.

• Structure: This is a high-variable role with no fixed daily structure. It requires the ability to juggle multiple priorities, meetings, and deadlines.
• Candidates with a PhD may be considered overqualified depending on expectations, but this is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scientific Documentation: Generate, review, and polish high-quality scientific reports, journal manuscripts, abstracts, and poster presentations.
• Regulatory Support: Prepare non-clinical modules for regulatory submissions (FDA) describing early-stage discovery work.
• Data Visualization: Create graphs, figures, and tables for publications and presentations to ensure data is clear and submission-ready.
• Document Management: Oversee controlled and non-controlled documents using secure systems (SharePoint, One Vault, etc.).
• Quality Control: Verify tables, footnotes, and formatting consistency; ensure all content reads correctly and flows logically.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Proactively follow up with disparate personnel and departments to gather inputs, coordinate timelines, and manage shifting priorities.
• Project Tracking: Maintain up-to-date publication records and resourcing tools to ensure project accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Biological Engineering, or equivalent). Master's degree is preferred. Candidates nearing the completion of a PhD will also be considered.
• Experience: 3+ years of scientific writing experience is required. Experience with regulatory writing/submissions is highly preferred but not mandatory if the candidate has a strong scientific writing background.
• Core Competencies:
• Ability to read and interpret complex scientific reports and notebook summaries.
• Proven track record in contributing to manuscripts, abstracts, or posters.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a high-volume workload (e.g., 30+ reports in progress).
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management.

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