Scientific Writer/Editor

$75,000 - $90,000/Yr

Afl Enterprises - Denver, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Denver, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Scientific Writer/Editor at AFL Enterprises, LLC plays a vital role in supporting high-level peer review processes and documenting scientific discussions related to health promotion and disease prevention initiatives. This full-time position involves both remote work and occasional in-person meetings, requiring strong writing and editing skills to produce technical documentation and meeting summaries.

Responsibilities

• Attend and document peer review meetings (virtual and in-person)
• Take comprehensive notes during special emphasis panel meetings
• Record key discussion points for each application reviewed
• Prepare detailed meeting minutes and summaries
• Prepare resume and discussion sections of summary statements
• Incorporate reviewer critiques into final documents
• Edit and format documents according to established guidelines
• Create final reports summarizing completed projects
• Develop recommendations for process improvement
• Document lessons learned for future activities
• Maintain organized records of all meeting proceedings

Requirements

• Master's degree in Scientific/Technical Writing, English, Life Sciences, Public Health, Journalism, or a related scientific field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in scientific writing/editing
• Demonstrated experience with federal peer review processes, preferably with HHS/NIH model
• Proven track record of producing technical documentation and meeting summaries
• Experience in grant review or scientific panel documentation
• Expert-level writing and editing skills in scientific/technical content
• Superior attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong experience with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information

Nice-to-haves

• Ph.D. in a related field may substitute for two years of required experience

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off