Internship Biological Science Writer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 
JOB SUMMARY
The Kidney Cancer Program (KCP) within the Simmons Cancer Center and the Division of Hematology/Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) seeks an outstanding Scientific Research Writer to support its translational research and clinical mission.

KCP is a nationally recognized, high-impact program that has helped translate discoveries from gene identification to FDA-approved therapies. The program has received a Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) award from the National Cancer Institute and multiple regional recognitions for clinical and research excellence. KCP brings together over 30 physicians and more than 50 affiliated laboratories in a highly collaborative environment focused on improving outcomes for patients with kidney cancer.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and edit manuscripts, abstracts, and reviews
• Lead and support grant writing
• Prepare progress reports and other sponsor communications
• Assist with pre- and post-award documentation
• Contribute to program communications, including web and social media content
• Support preparation and coordination of material transfer and related research agreements
• Collaborate closely with investigators to translate scientific concepts into clear, compelling written products

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
  EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
  Required
• Education
  Master's Degree In Biology or related field of biological science or 
   

• Experience
  2 years Related experience, including experience authoring research publications 
   

Preferred

• Education: Master's or PhD in a biological, biomedical, or related field preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in scientific and medical writing
• Strong attention to detail and editorial precision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines
   

JOB DUTIES

• Develop and maintain the scientific content of a comprehensive, web-accessible laboratory research data archive for use by internal and third party research organizations.
• Collaborate with PI's and other laboratory personnel to gather sufficient information for insertion into the research database.
• Research and critically evaluate internal and external primary literature and biological databases, and compile relevant information to support the work of the subject laboratory.
• Coordinate the acquisition and submission of research data to relevant third party databases.
• Assist PI's and other researchers with grant submissions, and with preparation of papers for publication.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of primary research subject matter through self-study, attendance at training seminars, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.