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PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPRESENTATIVE (A-4)
Upton, NY

Posted 8 November 2005

Requires a bachelor's degree in journalism, science or a related field and a background in science and science writing. Master's degree in science writing preferred. Excellent communications skills are necessary, including writing, interviewing and reporting. Must be able to communicate complex issues to a general audience and to develop multiple projects simultaneously. Computer literacy a must; experience with desktop publishing highly desirable. Will be assigned halftime to the Media, Communications, and Production Services Office and halftime to the National Synchrotron Light Source Department. Community, Education, Government and Public Affairs (CEGPA) Division

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and writing samples to:

Nancy Sobrito
Supervisor, Employment
Brookhaven National Laboratory
PO Box 5000
Bldg. 185-HR
Upton, NY 11973
Sobrito@bnl.gov

Please reference job number NS2702

Additional notes from Karen McNulty Walsh:

I've found this a great place to work for the past 6+ years, covering all areas of science, from biology to physics to nanoscience. We write press releases and copy for our web site, magazine, weekly employee newspaper, brochures, and more. There's always something new going on and a great crew of dedicated people to work with -- and you can live near the beach! I'd be happy to chat with anyone interested.

Sr. Scientific Medical Writer/Scientific Medical Writer
NJ

Posted 2 November 2005

Responsibilities: Our client is looking for a Senior Scientific Medical Writer or a Scientific Medical Writer to be based in New Jersey.

Responsibilities will include

• Medical writing activities for projects,
• Providing full life-cycle support from clinical study protocols through regulatory dossier preparation and submission.
• Candidates will be accountable for the quality, implementation and timeliness of medical writing deliverables across all therapeutic areas including
Clinical study reports (phases 1 to 4),
Clinical study protocols,
Investigational drug brochures,
Integrated Summaries of Efficacy and Safety,
Literature reviews, background and overview of clinical investigations.
• Guidance and support to all contributors on a project with regard to format, style, content, scheduling issues and use of the electronic repository (GlobeDoc) will be part of the responsibilities. • You will ensure that clinical documents adhere to global standards, FDA, ICH and GCP guidelines and are in accordance with electronic publishing standards.
• You will also provide peer review for other medical writers and will mentor junior medical writing staff at technical, study and project level.

Required Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree with 8-10 years experience in preparing clinical research documentation or a Masters degree with 5-7 years experience or a PhD with at least 3-5 years experience in preparing clinical research documentation.
• The key is to bring clinical writing expertise to the position. Excellent written and oral communications skills, organizational and interpersonal skills are required.
• You must be familiar with all phases of medical research and be able to learn new medical concepts quickly as well as be conversant in statistics and experimental design.
• You should have the ability to synthesize complex data and determine relationships.
• A specific therapeutic background is not important for either level of the position.
• Scientific Medical Writer: Bachelor's Degree required; 3-4 years experience in Scientific Writing; PhD does not require industry experience.

Base Salary: $80,000-$100,000 (open to discussion)

Bonus: Potential for annual bonus of 7% of base salary

Benefits: Full benefits package and relocation.

Miscellaneous: Excellent company and working environment

Contact Barry M. Warren, barrymwarren@comcast.net

Wanted: Not Just Any Science Writer

Posted 2 November 2005

This is not just any science writing job. This position with the renowned Scripps Research Institute, one of the world’s largest and leading independent biomedical research organizations, offers a unique opportunity to:

•Write about a broad range of topics in biology and chemistry – from nanotechnology to neurobiology
•Interact with and learn from some of the top scientists in the world, including three Nobel laureates
•Develop story ideas for frequent press releases and the quarterly magazine
•Contribute stories to a weekly online newsletter read by both scientists and the public
•Act as a resource for a variety of initiatives from reports to web content
•Interact with local, national and international media
•Work in an environment that values creativity, initiative, and intelligence, within the scenic beauty of La Jolla, California (where the position is based) and Palm Beach County, Florida.

To succeed in this position, you must have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry, Master’s degree preferred; 5+ years professional writing experience. Ability to translate complex scientific concepts and information into accurate, concise and readable copy; consistently meet tight deadlines; cultivate positive relations with scientists, colleagues and the media; and sound judgment and discretion in public/media/community relations activities.

For immediate consideration, please apply on-line at www.scripps.edu or send resume & salary history to: TSRI, 10550 N. Torrey Pines Rd, TPC-11 La Jolla, CA 92037; email: resumes@scripps.edu

TSRI embraces diversity and recognizes it as being a key to our success. We believe in developing and maintaining a diverse workforce.
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FREELANCE MEDICAL WRITERS FOR NCLEX PREP BOOK

Posted 28 October 2005

The Princeton Review is seeking freelance medical writers who are familiar with the NCLEX-RN exam to help revise its NCLEX prep book. We are in immediate need of a reviewer to assess whether the material conforms to what's on the test and to identify errors and areas that could be improved. Over the next couple of months we will also be seeking authors to write teaching material and sample content for the test. All positions are paid. For more information, please contact Amy Perry at aperry@review.com or (212) 874-8282 x 1441.

SENIOR MEDICAL WRITER/MEDICAL WRITER
New Jersey

Posted 27 October 2005

Client: Confidential (Large Pharmaceutical Company)

Medical Writer
Responsible for writing and editing pre-clinical and clinical studies for a wide variety of research projects. Preparation of documents for domestic and international regulatory submissions, monographs, journal publications, and internal communications. In addition, successful candidate will have had direct experience in the independent preparation of pharmaceutical regulatory submissions. Prefer at least three years of pharmaceutical, or related industry experience as a medical writer or related position.

Please send resume via email to:
bhorvat@criticalpathinc.net

Beverly Horvat, Recruiter
Critical Path, Inc. (National Search Firm)
412-851-4144X16

News and Reviews Editor
NYC

Posted 24 October 2005

Position:
The 81-year-old free-access medical research journal, the Journal of Clinical Investigation (www.jci.org) is seeking a News and Reviews Editor to join us immediately in our NYC offices on the campus of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons on 168th Street.

Description:
The News and Reviews Editor oversees writing, editing and coordination of the News section, the Book Review section, the Review Series, the ‘In this Issue’ page, and press relations. The News and Reviews Editor will also be responsible for representing the JCI at biomedical research meetings. The News and Reviews Editor will be involved in discussions of strategies to attract and publish diverse, cutting-edge science.

Scope of the work:
The News and Reviews Editor is responsible for writing the News section for each issue and for orchestrating the expansion of the section. This Editor will be responsible for selecting and writing the ‘In This Issue’ page as well. The News and Reviews Editor will coordinate the selection of books and reviewers, and aid in the editing and submission of Book Reviews. The News and Reviews Editor will also be responsible for 5-6 Review Series per annum, which involves coordinating topics, authors, and editing of articles in addition to commissioning associated art. This position will work closely with the Executive Editor and Science Editor in identifying editorial content and contributors. The News and Reviews Editor will be the primary interface for the JCI with the lay press and will be responsible for writing and dissemination of press releases on published research. The News and Reviews Editor will be responsible for attending at least 3 scientific meetings annually to help attract submission of the best biomedical research.

Qualifications required:
M.D. or Ph.D. in biomedical science a minimum. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of biomedical science and some experience working with and describing cutting-edge topics in research and of the social, ethical, and political issues arising in biomedical research. A key aspect of the job is communicating with the scientific community, so the successful candidate must be dynamic and outgoing with strong interpersonal skills. Previous editorial experience is an advantage but is not essential.

Contact us:
Applicants should send a CV (including a brief account of their research and other relevant experience), an ‘In this Issue’ style piece (300 words or fewer) on a recent paper published in the JCI, and a brief cover letter explaining interest in the position. Please send applications to the Executive Editor Ushma Neill, Ph.D. at jobs@the-jci.org. Applications should arrive as soon as possible.