Scientific Writer/Editor - ON-CALL

Description We are seeking an experienced Medical Writer/Editor to support high-visibility federal health communications initiatives. This role focuses on developing, editing, and maintaining evidence-based health content for public and professional audiences, translating complex scientific information into clear, accessible formats aligned with federal plain language and health literacy standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, write, edit, and update health-related content for web and print formats
• Translate complex medical and scientific information into plain language
• Develop and edit fact sheets and educational materials based on scientific evidence
• Ensure alignment with federal plain language and accessibility guidelines
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders
• Perform quality control reviews for accuracy and consistency
• Support web content updates using content management systems (CMS)
• Apply web-writing best practices including SEO and scannability
• Support recurring content review cycles
• Develop meeting summaries and synthesis documents as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Master’s preferred)
• At least 3 years of experience writing and editing medical or scientific content
• Experience writing for public and/or professional audiences
• Strong understanding of plain language and health literacy principles
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Ability to synthesize complex scientific material
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal health agencies
• Familiarity with biomedical or integrative health topics
• Experience developing content for multiple audience types
• Experience with CMS platforms
• Bilingual capabilities (e.g., Spanish)
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams

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