Science Writer/Editor

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Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC038351 ACRI ACNC

General Salary Summary:

Additional Information:

Assist in the preparation of research, program, shared instrument and training grant applications to federal agencies and private foundations; editing, writing, and coordinating grant proposals; providing developmental, and editing of biomedical manuscripts; and preparing scientific and other reports. Reviews grant applications provides suggestions to improve presentation of text, figures, and tables. Reviews and provides content for the website. Develops a plan for providing increased writing and proposal preparation training.

Required Education:

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Recommended Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Required Work Experience:

High School Diploma/GED and 6 years of relevant experience, or 8 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

Description 1. Writes, edits, and formats research proposals, annual reports, scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and newsletters 2. Ensures grant or manuscript preparation guidelines are fully integrated/addressed and review outgoing documents. 3. Develops deliverables, activities and schedules for the projects. 4. Oversees the development and implementation of a database to track work assignments 5. Ensures grant outcomes are updated in the database as funding decisions are made. 6. Tracks writing/editing work done for manuscript, newsletter, and other document preparation 7. Identifies new grant opportunities and communicate those with potential applicants. 8. Performs other duties as assigned. Arkansas Children's is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children's is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children's has met the unique needs of children. But we're more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children's Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children's Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. "Arkansas Children's is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children's, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better." Michael

• Business Operations Manager "Arkansas Children's Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children." Linda
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• Administrative Assistant "When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children's Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care.

As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!" Nick

• Supply Assistant