Scientific Writer - Integrative Oncology

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at theBeckman 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.

The Cherng Family Center is seeking a Scientific Writer with a deep understanding of Integrative Oncology to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for producing high-quality, scientifically accurate, and engaging written content focused on Integrative Oncology, which combines mind-body practices, natural products, and lifestyle modifications with conventional treatments to support the Cherng Center's research, clinical, and educational initiatives.

This is an important position within the Cherng Center, and you will have a high level of autonomy. You will work with Cherng Center leadership to grow the research program and its educational offerings. You will serve as a project manager, navigating the regulatory review process for each of their research studies, ushering manuscripts thru the submission and revision process, and ensuring the relevant stakeholders are apprised of the status of their ongoing projects. You must also manage grant applications and other research products as they progress forward to completion.

In addition, you will also provide mentorship to assigned faculty/staff who are lacking in research or writing experience. You will report to the Director of Scientific Affairs (Dr. Tonya Walser) with priorities set by Cherng Center Leadership (Dr. Richard Lee and Quinnie Le) and/or Dr. Ed Kim.

As a successful candidate, you will:

* Write, edit (content, style and grammar/spelling), and proofread R01 and R01-like grant proposals, scientific manuscripts for peer review, clinical study protocols, or other scientific documents for faculty, research fellows, and students.

* Collect, manage, and analyze research data

* Conduct literature reviews, write clear and concise synopses, maintain reference libraries.

* As time permits, assist investigators and research team with their responses to IRB, IACUC, IND, MTA, FDA and other committees that require careful wording.

* Remain current on literature in the field and cutting edge tools/resources relevant to writing and graphical design, video editing, plagiarism detection, journal selection, etc.

Your qualifications should include:

* Requires a PhD in integrative oncology, public health, social science, psychology, or a related field or a Master's degree with 3+ years of scientific writing experience in a healthcare/research/academic environment.

* A background in medicine, naturopathy, or holistic health practices is highly desirable.

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