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Writes, edits and coordinates production of highly technical medical material. Retrieves data from databases and other internal and external data and information sources for use in reports. Writes academic and research-oriented articles and publications. Coordinates production, graphics and photos. Assists with posting, editing and proofreading. Mentors staff. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES Protocol Writing Assists the Principal Investigator with developing, writing and editing protocol documents for...
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
SUMMARY
Writes, edits and coordinates production of highly technical medical material. Retrieves data from databases and other internal and external data and information sources for use in reports. Writes academic and research-oriented articles and publications. Coordinates production, graphics and photos. Assists with posting, editing and proofreading. Mentors staff.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Protocol Writing
Assists the Principal Investigator with developing, writing and editing protocol documents for Investigator Initiated clinical trials, including letters of intent (LOI), informed consent, patient education/materials, IRB forms. Works collaboratively with research nurse manager and regulatory staff to develop or coordinate the development of the study design and protocol required protocol. Reviews the entire protocol document for content, consistency, clarity, formatting and grammar to ensure a submission-ready document.
Writing for lay audiences
Assists the Principal Investigator with developing, writing and editing protocol documents for Investigator Initiated clinical trials, including letters of intent (LOI), informed consent, patient education/materials, IRB forms. Works collaboratively with research nurse manager and regulatory staff to develop or coordinate the development of the study design and protocol required protocol. Reviews the entire protocol document for content, consistency, clarity, formatting and grammar to ensure a submission-ready document.
Writing for technical audiences
Writes and edits scientific research proposals, grants, and reports at the direction of the research team. Gathers information from subject matter experts to assist in writing content. Revises scientific and technical writing for usage and clarity. Organizes, interprets, and presents scientific information in a clear and concise manner.
Manuscript/grant preparation
Researches submission guidelines from journals and funding organizations. Formats text and graphics to comply with organization guidelines. Prepares supplemental documents as needed (letters of support, public abstracts, etc.). Coordinates submissions to journals (gathers author disclosures, follows up on acceptances/revisions, ensures posting on PubMed Central as needed). Proofreads galley proofs of manuscripts nearing publication.
Data abstraction and reporting
Abstracts medical and scientific information and provide lay language versions when required. Reviews medical records to extract data points. Compiles, writes, and submits project results to principal investigator and research team. Compiles information and drafts presentations to provide the most effective arrangement of data (financial, scientific, medical, business, and academic).
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Required:
Bachelor's degree in English or related field.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
Two years experience as a writer/editor. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
Preferred:
Prior experience writing grants and protocols.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
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