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The University of Pittsburgh

Scientific Writer

Pay: $25–$27/hr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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A Technical Writer writes product instructions, user manuals or other material that helps to explain complex information or procedures. Writes help information available to customers online, or clear explanations of company policies. Supports internal communication among different technical, engineering and scientific specialists working on a project or product. Creates product documentation, and provides input for improving product design.

$72,578 / year median in Pennsylvania

-13% projected decline

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Job Description

Scientific Writer All Temps - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26004149) The University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery is hiring a temporary Scientific Writer to assist in the lab of Dr. Pravat Mandal. The candidate must have experience in scientific writing and be highly skilled in documentation. This position edits and assists with university grant applications and submissions, coordinates timelines and deadlines and ensures materials adhere to all applicable University and sponsor policies, ensures all materials, as appropriate, comply with university and sponsor policies and procedures. This person should be efficient in MS word, power point and Excel and the operation of the literature search package ENDnote program. Familiarity with graphics package (biorender etc.) is a requirement. This position will be 10-12 hours weekly. Minimum education to be considered for this position is a master's degree in a related field. Interested candidates, please go to Home |

Talent Center:

Careers at Pitt | University of Pittsburgh and use requisition #26004149 to apply for this position. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity, EOE, including disability/vets. A master's degree . The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Department :

Med-Neurological Surgery Campus :

Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required :

Master's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required :

1 Average number of working hours per week for this assignment : 10-12

Work Schedule :

M-F 8:30-5:00pm 10-12 hours Is there a potential this assignment will result in a regular Staff position? :

No Work Arrangement :

Hybrid:

Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Requested Pay Rate :

25-27

Visa Sponsorship Provided :

No Background Check :

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances :

Not Applicable Required Documents :

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