Senior Research Development Scientist - Scientific Writing

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.

Join Our Team as a Senior Research Development Scientist
We're seeking a skilled scientific writer to support high-impact research through the development and editing of grant proposals, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and other scientific documents. This role collaborates closely with researchers across the institution to enhance extramural funding applications-including complex team science initiatives and Cancer Center Support Grants-and maintain proposal templates and boilerplate content.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Review and edit grant proposals (e.g., R01s), ensuring scientific clarity, technical accuracy, and alignment with funding agency requirements.
• Collaborate with faculty to design and prepare new research projects for funding, including identifying suitable grant opportunities.
• Assist in the development and integration of multi-project grant proposals and large scientific reports, ensuring coherence and scientific rigor.
• Facilitate team collaboration during the preparation of both individual and multi-investigator grant submissions.
• Enhance clarity, accuracy, and visual appeal of data presentation, including formatting and figure refinement.
• Develop deep knowledge of institutional research priorities, attending seminars, symposia, and retreats to stay informed.
• Lead educational workshops and courses on grantsmanship and scientific writing for faculty and researchers.
• Support the preparation of institutional scientific documents, templates, and standardized text for research proposals.

Your qualifications should include:

• PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, or related fieldwith 5+ years of experience in experimental design, scientific writing/editing, or clinical study design.
• Strong background in healthcare, research, or academic environments, with familiarity in data analysis, graphing, and interpreting lab/clinical data.
• Preferred experienceincludes NIH/DOD grant writing and involvement in therapeutic clinical trials.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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