Scientific Writer II

The Scientific Writer II specializes in writing complex scientific topics for various audiences. This is a crucial role in bridging the gap between scientists and the public by making complex concepts accessible to non-experts.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.
• Distills complex information into clear and concise language that can be understood by both experts in the field and general readers.
• Researches and gathers information on a specific topic, analyzes data from studies or experiments, and then communicates this information through articles, reports, or other forms of written content.
• Evaluates research findings and presents accurate information in an engaging manner.
• Conducts interviews with experts.
• Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.
• Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.
• Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co-workers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and Human Resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions as the best of own ability.

CNI Core Competencies

• Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/ dependability, flexibility and ownership/ accountability of actions taken.

Compliance

• Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.

Education/Experience(Required)

• Master’s degree in biomedical research field and a minimum of five (5) years related experience or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Must possess scientific knowledge and understanding of biosafety containment practices and have a scientific background that includes Microbiology and Virology.

job Specific Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficient knowledge in interpreting documents with ability to develop project documents.
• Operational knowledge of the federal government work environment.
• Advanced proficiency in document development (i.e., software specifications, user guides, training materials etc.).
• Superior technical writing and editing skills with comprehensive knowledge of accepted practices and methodologies.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of key business processes with ability to communicate/translate needs to others.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Productivity Tools.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and extremely detail-oriented with ability to quickly grasp business needs and issues.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to manage workload and time effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Flexible with ability to interact and work well with others for the successful achievement of goals.
• Ability to adhere to regularly scheduled business hours.

Language skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or
• Complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.