Scientific Writer - (SCCC-Urology)
University of Miami

Job Info

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The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has a great opportunity for a Scientific Writer. The Writer analyzes, simplifies, writes, and designs well-organized, high-quality, error-free content in both
hard-copy and online formats for the University and assigned department(s) to best meet the needs of both internal and external audiences. Further, the Writer (N) gathers facts, figures, personal stories, and evidence of the University's impact that contribute to the development of compelling marketing communications content.

1. Creates, implements, and maintains competitive application templates for grant proposals.
2. Formats substantive copy and scientific editing, proofreading, and finalizing documents as required and requested.
3. Ensures the readability, clarity, consistency, and conformance to applicable submissions requirements.
4. Reviews and ensures document language is scientifically/medically correct, responsive to the document requirements, consistent, and justifiable; notifies appropriate PI or leader and suggestion alternative language, as required.
5. Communicates (telephone, email, meetings) with principal investigator and key senior leadership authors as necessary to ensure the accuracy and clarity of documents; meets both internal and sponsor submission deadlines.
6. Researches, composes and edits clinical/statistical reports and study protocols.
7. Summarizes data from clinical studies for submission to appropriate governmental/regulatory agencies.
8. Edits all extramurally funded proposals for grammar, readability, clarity, consistency, and conformance with all applicable requirements.
9. Works closely with presenters in the development of scientific presentations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to length and time allowed for presentation.
10. Ensures that documents conform with all applicable regulations, current guidelines, and policies; inform appropriate PI or director as required and suggest appropriate correction
11. Obtains and maintains the documentation for any required copyright transfers, conflict of interest statements, or other publisher-specific requirements.
12. Tracks progress and responds to publication queries, as appropriate
13. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other
duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
H11

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