Back to Jobs search

Biomedical Editors (Part Time on Call)

General Dynamics Information Technology • Fairfax, VA • 2h ago

Req ID: RQ217928

Type of Requisition: Casual

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Science and Research

Skills:

Editing,Medical Writing,Microsoft Office,Scientific Writing

Experience:

2 + years of related experience

Job Description:

Biomedical Editors (Part Time on Call)

GDIT assists federal, state, and private grant-funding agencies helping them identify the most promising research projects to fund by conducting a fair and thorough assessment of scientific merit by a panel of expert reviewers. GDIT has the capability of working with a diverse portfolio of biomedical research programs.

This position entails performing quality control reviews of scientific documents. Biomedical Editors (BMEs) collaborate closely with scientific and non-scientific staff to produce scientific documents for delivery to our clients.

The primary job function will be to ensure the quality of all scientific content of documents prepared by other team members with a focus on clarity, accuracy, completeness, and consistency while maintaining compliance with client requirements for all our deliverables. BMEs may perform other related duties as required or assigned and provide writing and editorial support as needed.

The ideal candidates will have experience working in the science or health publications field. We are looking for biomedical scientists with at least 2 years of scientific/medical writing and/or editing experience. This is an intermittent, fully remote position with flexible hours. Candidates should not have a current research grant or be a member of a research team applying for grants. To remain in good standing on the team, BMEs will typically work on a minimum of 4-5 projects per year after training is completed. High performers work significant number of projects above the minimum. Candidates should be available to work a minimum of 10 hours per week when receiving an assignment, which can last 4-8 weeks in a row.

Required Qualifications:

PhD

Minimum 2 years of scientific/medical writing and/or editorial experience in the life sciences or medical industries

Superior writing skills with full grasp of grammar, spelling, and style rules. Ability to comply with quality standards guidelines and factual accuracy as required in our projects

Expert MS Office skills

Ability to successfully manage simultaneous tasks/projects to completion within prescribed deadlines and with meticulous attention to detail

Desired Skills:

5+ years of experience in scientific/medical writing

Goals/results oriented and thrive in a fast paced and matrixed environment. Able to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively and to effectively maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and managers from diverse professional backgrounds

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

? Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

? Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

? Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

? Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

? Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in science and research at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your curiosity for discovery and innovation.

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $53.44 - $72.30. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at https://gdit.com/tc.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Similar Jobs

Manufacturing Technician I

Saint-Gobain • Gaithersburg, MD • 1h ago

Hospital & Medical

Come Join Our Team!! If you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers. Saint-Gobain - Manufacturing Technician I; Gaithersburg, MD - $22/hr...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Project Analyst/Technical Support (Help Desk)

General Dynamics Information Technology • Washington, DC • 2h ago

Hospital & Medical

Req ID: RQ216671 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: BI Full 6C (T4) Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution Skills: Help Desk Support,Microsoft Offic...

2h ago

Go to Apply

Health Information Specialist I Req# 6433

Datavant • Washington, DC • 3h ago

Hospital & Medical

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world's health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for organizations across the...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Deputy Director of Operations, Programs, Technology and Information Management-OPTIM

Federal Trade Commission • Washington, DC • 3h ago

Hospital & Medical

Summary The Bureau of Competition is one of the major operating components of the Commission, with law enforcement responsibilities for antitrust charges arising under Sections 2, 3, 7, and 8 of the Clayton Act and under...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

Walgreens • Beltsville, MD • 7h ago

Hospital & Medical

Job Description: Our pharmacy technician positions have undergone an exciting transformation, moving from a transaction-based environment to a much more patient-centric one. As a Walgreens Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy...

7h ago

Go to Apply

Staff Officer (SO) – Journeyman

Contact Government Services, LLC • Washington, DC • 8h ago

Hospital & Medical

Staff Officer (SO) – Journeyman Work Location: Washington, DC Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-Level Department: Administrative and Logistics Support CGS is seeking a skilled Staff Officer (SO) – Journeyman to support...

8h ago

Go to Apply

Electronics Technician

Actalent • Arlington, VA • 9h ago

Hospital & Medical

Description We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Electronics Technician to support our customer in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technician with strong experience in communications equip...

9h ago

Go to Apply

RN Homecare Float Nurse

Maxim Healthcare • Fairfax, VA • 10h ago

Hospital & Medical

Maxim Healthcare in Northern VA is hiring for a Registered Nurse to work with g-tube, trach, and ventilator pediatric and/or adult patients in the school or personal home setting. We are seeking a candidate flexible to t...

10h ago

Go to Apply

LPN 1.1 Nights

Maxim Healthcare • Alexandria, VA • 10h ago

Hospital & Medical

Maxim Healthcare in Alexandria, VA and surrounding areas is hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work with pediatric and/or adult patients with a G-tube, Trach, and Ventilator at night in the home setting. Sala...

10h ago

Go to Apply

LPN Pediatric Homecare

Maxim Healthcare • Sterling, VA • 10h ago

Hospital & Medical

Maxim Healthcare in Loudoun County, VA is hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work with pediatric and/or adult patients in their own homes. Salary: $35-39 / hour Why Join Maxim: Competitive Pay & Weekly Pa...

10h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.