Scientific Medical Writer

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

Full-time - Entry Level

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking a talented Scientific/Medical Writer to join the James Lab and Guthridge Lab, which focus on translational immunology. This role involves producing and editing clear, engaging, and accurate content for various scientific and lay audiences, including manuscripts, grant proposals, reports, and presentations. The successful candidate will leverage their scientific knowledge to convey complex data effectively and support the labs' research initiatives aimed at improving treatments for immune-mediated diseases.

Responsibilities

• Apply scientific principles and biomedical knowledge to understand, organize, and convey complex data for diverse audiences.
• Help write, edit, and proofread key scientific and medical documents.
• Assist with cover letters, letters of support, evaluation letters, and other communications.
• Coordinate feedback from a multi-disciplinary team to meet deadlines.
• Track manuscripts from conceptualization through publication stages.
• Conduct literature reviews, manage references, and maintain knowledge of relevant research.
• Assist with the development, design, and selection of scientific illustrations, tables, and figures.
• Update content on lab and departmental websites, including newsworthy announcements.
• Maintain commonly used text on facilities, resources, human subjects, and standard procedures.
• Assist in writing and editing grant progress reports, grant sections, and collaborative grant documents.
• Summarize research results for community stakeholders and lay audiences.
• Senior candidates may lead a Scientific Writing Unit and conduct scientific writing workshops, writing groups, and lunch-and-learn sessions for junior investigators and trainees.

Requirements

• Master's degree in immunology or closely related field, biological science, biochemistry, or other relevant area or scientific medical writing certification, and 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Deadline oriented, independent, attentive to detail, proactive, communicative, and collaborative.
• Competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with the ability to interpret a wide range of complex scientific, technical, financial, and legal documents.

Nice-to-haves

• PhD in immunology or closely related field, or a Medical Degree, plus 2 years of experience in writing and editing scientific publications and grant proposals.
• Publication of at least two peer-reviewed articles on immunology-related topics.
• Hands-on experience in immunology or clinical rheumatology, bringing additional knowledge relevant to the position.
• Experience in data analysis or statistics.
• Skilled in EndNote, GraphPad Prism, Adobe Illustrator, or similar data visualization programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Minimum 8% company retirement contribution
• Vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Onsite cafe
• Free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer
• Free parking
• Relocation assistance for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro and out of state