We are hiring a Scientific Writer for our Technical Writing team in our Research Triangle Park location.

Responsibilities:

The Scientific Technical Writer/Editor’s primary responsibility will be to assist Study Directors in preparing reports on toxicology studies for commercial clients. Activities in this area will include:

• Preparing initial drafts of reports
• Assembling report appendices from data management systems
• Generating/formatting data summary tables
• Proofreading and formatting interim and final drafts of reports.

In addition to preparing commercial study reports, the Scientific Technical Writer/Editor will contribute to developing Technical Writing Group processes and establishing and maintaining shared resources such as document templates and style guides. They may also participate in developing, writing, reviewing, and formatting scientific and technical documents such as:

• Protocols
• Manuscripts
• Technical marketing materials
• Business proposals

Other duties as assigned may include assisting in plain language review of documents, developing web content, and formatting documents to meet federal government accessibility standards (“Section 508”).

Qualifications:

Candidates must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in physical/life sciences with at least 4 years’ experience in scientific or technical writing/editing.
• Master’s degree in physical/life sciences with at least 2 years’ experience in scientific or technical writing/editing.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in technical communication with at least 5 years’ work experience relevant to life sciences research (pharma, clinical research, relevant scientific journal, etc.).

Candidates must also have the following skills and qualifications:

• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Word, including application of styles, document formatting, and internal links.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent proofreading skills; high attention to detail.
• Strong writing and organizational skills; ability to communicate technical content clearly and precisely.

Preferred candidates will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Intermediate to advanced document editing and compilation skills in Adobe Acrobat Pro/DC.
• Proficiency using MS Excel.
• Familarity with APA style.
• Experience with data QC, handling of complex datasets, or use of in-life data management systems such as Provantis.
• Experience with U.S. Food and Drug Administration eCTD formatting.
• Life sciences or chemistry laboratory experience, preferably in a Good Laboratory Practice environment.
• Basic knowledge of HTML coding
• Understanding of usability analysis and experience with user-experience testing

While there is an option for full- or part-time remote work for this position, preference among fully qualified candidates will be given to those within commuting distance of our Research Triangle Park, NC, location. Selected applicants will be invited to a 30-minute screening interview and asked to provide writing samples and complete a 1-hour document review exercise. Preferred candidates will be invited to a second-round interview to meet technical writing group members and selected scientific staff.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen.

Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Inotiv has been named a 2023 Top Workplace!

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K participation with company match, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.

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