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OSI Pharmaceuticals

Senior Medical Writer

Boulder, CO · On-site

... contract writers. Develops SOPs and templates for the CTD, protocols, final reports, Annual Reports, and IBs. Skills & Requirements Graduate degree preferred. Degree should be in biological science ...

University of Florida

Biological Scientist III

Polk, PA

$61K - $65K/yr

Biology/Life Science, Grant or Research Administration Department: 60735000 - AG-CREC-PROCESSING ... The incumbent will write research proposals, establish experimental design, and implement project ...

Cape Fox SS

Biological Scientist

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$32 - $53/hr

The Biological Scientist will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall ... Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience doing in vivo metabolic studies in mice ...

Miamioh

Visiting Faculty - Biological Sciences

Hamilton, OH · On-site +1

$34K - $43K/yr

Job Title Visiting Faculty - Biological Sciences Department Biological Sciences Department JM ... Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the ...

University of Florida

Biological Scientist III

Polk, PA

$61K - $65K/yr

Biology/Life Science, Grant or Research Administration Department: 60735000 - AG-CREC-PROCESSING ... The incumbent will write research proposals, establish experimental design, and implement project ...

Miamioh

Visiting Faculty - Biological Sciences

Hall, NY · On-site +1

$37K - $46K/yr

Job Title Visiting Faculty - Biological Sciences Department Biological Sciences Department JM ... Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the ...

Kelly Services

Biological Scientist

Bethesda, MD · On-site

This is a long-term contract position which offers: * Competitive compensation and comprehensive ... in science, engineering, technology, professional, and administrative support roles. Our experts ...

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What is the difference between Contract Biological Science Writer vs Scientific Writer?

AspectContract Biological Science WriterScientific Writer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in biological sciences; writing experienceBachelor's or higher in sciences; writing experience often preferred
Work EnvironmentFreelance, remote, or project-basedFull-time, freelance, or contract roles in various settings
Employer & IndustryResearch institutions, biotech companies, agenciesAcademic publishers, research organizations, biotech firms
Search & Comparison IntentClients seeking specialized biological science writingOrganizations comparing science communication roles

The Contract Biological Science Writer typically focuses on producing scientific content related to biology on a freelance or project basis, often with specialized knowledge in biological sciences. Scientific Writers may have a broader scope, covering various scientific disciplines, and can work in different employment settings. Both roles require strong writing skills and scientific background, but the Contract Biological Science Writer is more specialized in biology and often works independently.

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Biological Scientist

Biological Scientist

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$74K/yr

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This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

In this position, you will work with scientists and technical personnel in the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, Agricultural Research Service, universities, the private sector, and foreign organizations to develop, evaluate, enhance, and maintain the quality of Plant Protection and Quarantine's exclusion, detection, quarantine, eradication, treatment, inspection, and response programs.Qualifications:Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

OR
Combination of education and experience: post high school education with courses equivalent to a major, which is defined as 24 semester/36 quarter hours, in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resources management, chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position, PLUS appropriate experience or additional course work.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate the below:

FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
  • Proficiency in performing in teams or working groups to address scientific topics that impact plant health or agricultural programs.
  • Supporting the work of researchers in conducting scientific investigations related to biological systems.
  • Designing and conducting scientific studies in plant protection, biological control, plant pest diagnostics/identification, survey, eradication, exclusion, molecular biology, omics or related areas.
  • Interpreting, evaluating, or analyzing scientific publications, reports, datasets, or similar information related to the plant sciences, which may include a wide range of disciplines (biology, ecology, microbiology, entomology, molecular genetics/genomics).
  • Communicating scientific information orally and in writing to professional scientific organizations, industry, academia, government agencies, or the public.
OR
3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.
TRANSCRIPTS are required if:
  • This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified.
  • You are qualifying for the position based on education.
  • You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.
  • This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education:Please see above for education qualification requirement information.Employment Type: OTHER

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