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Scientific Writer

San Francisco Bay, CA

The Role

The current role is for a Scientific/Medical Writer. The candidate should have a passion for working collaboratively with biologists and bioengineers to enable building the necessary tools for meeting the new frontier of CRISPR-based therapeutics. Additionally, the candidate would bring expertise in scientific writing, with an emphasis in molecular biology and genetic engineering. Expertise in the clinical regulatory landscape is a plus.

Job Duties:

• Foster a driven, fast-paced, dynamic, and fun environment in which to do rigorous science
• Effectively present updates, and communicate research plans and timelines to the senior leadership team
• Compile, write, and edit preclinical writing deliverables covering research methods and results for internal reports, for use in patent applications, and for use in regulatory submissions
• Independently work with R&D staff to understand technical approaches and data outcomes
• Ensure smooth and effective document management from start to finish (i.e., from template to a final approved version), which may include, but is not limited to: first draft authoring, reference retrieval, generating bibliographies, editing, and managing various processes (e.g., reviews, formatting, publishing) and document archiving in databases
• Review scientific and patent literature to ensure content, scope and format of deliverables meets required standards
• Effectively collaborate with members within a fully integrated team to facilitate execution on projects within established timelines for generation of reports and on-time integration into patent applications
• Develop and maintain templates and outlines for key documents

Requirements:

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Dedication to quality and reliability
• Demonstrated experience in scientific and medical writing, editing
• Ability to communicate scientific or medical information in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to interpret and present research data and other complex information
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary research team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent products, including manipulation of graphs and figures; proficiency in statistics is a plus
• Strong leadership, planning, and project management skills, along with initiative and ability to be productive with minimal supervision and minimal administrative support
• Extensive knowledge of English grammar with a familiarity with a standard style guide
• Strong organizational abilities and experience in a multitasking environment; ability to prioritize
• MS, or doctorate in molecular biology or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3+ years in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Specialization in CRISPR technology preferred.