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Science Item Writer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Sr Scientist - Innovation Chef

Plano, TX · On-site

$99K - $105K/yr

You will help ensure that every new menu item meets KFC's high standards for taste, quality ... Excellent oral and written communication skills to engage and align cross-functional stakeholders ...

Sr Scientist - Innovation Chef

Plano, TX · On-site

$99K - $105K/yr

You will help ensure that every new menu item meets KFC's high standards for taste, quality ... Excellent oral and written communication skills to engage and align cross-functional stakeholders ...

Sr Scientist - Innovation Chef

Plano, TX · On-site

$99K - $105K/yr

You will help ensure that every new menu item meets KFC's high standards for taste, quality ... Excellent oral and written communication skills to engage and align cross-functional stakeholders ...

Operator (Full-time) - Overnight Shift

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $20.75/hr

At Nestle Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide ... Must have basic proficiency of English language to comply with verbal and written directions, signs ...

These are tools used daily by engineers and scientists at the world's largest energy companies and ... Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain technical decisions and ...

On Call Zoologist

Dallas, TX

$15.50 - $21/hr

Prepare and provide food for assigned animals, following written instructions, provide water and ... Utilize the enrichment item/device proposal form to create new enrichment ideas and items to be ...

These are tools used daily by engineers and scientists at the world's largest energy companies. The ... Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce architectural specifications ...

Senior Data Architect - Landmark

Houston, TX · On-site

$58 - $77.50/hr

These are tools used daily by engineers and scientists at the world's largest energy companies. The ... Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce architectural specifications ...

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How much do science item writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for science item writer in Texas is $28.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.12 and $34.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a science item writer?

A Science Item Writer creates questions and assessment materials for tests in subjects like biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. They ensure items align with educational standards, are scientifically accurate, and assess a range of cognitive skills. This role often involves reviewing and revising test questions based on feedback from educators and field testing. Science Item Writers may work for educational publishers, testing companies, or government agencies. Strong subject knowledge, attention to detail, and an understanding of assessment principles are essential for success in this role.

What does a science item writer do?

A typical day for a Science Item Writer involves researching curriculum standards, drafting and reviewing assessment items or questions, and collaborating with other writers, editors, and subject matter experts to ensure scientific accuracy and pedagogical soundness. You may spend significant time refining questions, reviewing feedback, and sometimes participating in virtual meetings or item review panels. While some Science Item Writers work independently, many are part of a larger team within educational publishers or testing organizations. This role offers opportunities to develop content for various grade levels and scientific disciplines, contributing directly to student learning and assessment outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a science item writer?

To excel as a Science Item Writer, you need a strong background in science education, subject matter expertise (often with a degree in a scientific field), and experience with educational standards. Familiarity with assessment authoring platforms, content management systems, and sometimes state or national educator certification are common technical requirements. Strong written communication, attention to detail, and the ability to accept constructive feedback are highly valued soft skills. These competencies are crucial for producing accurate, fair, and engaging science assessment items that meet educational goals and standards.

Infographic showing various Science Item Writer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 25% In-person, and 75% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,999 per year, or $28.8 per hour.

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Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. For more than four decades, Samsung has driven innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity across the United States-investing over $100 billion and employing more than 20,000 people nationwide. By integrating our large portfolio of products, services and AI technology, we're creating smarter, sustainable and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. SEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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Role and Responsibilities

Role Summary

The Financial Claim Manager serves as the team lead for sales deduction claim management across Samsung Electronics America's CE and MX (310C) product divisions. The role is responsible for reviewing and approving all claim submissions in N-ERP and Salesforce Dotcom; enforcing policy compliance, and managing month-end financial close activities. Also acts as the designated Point-in-Contact (PIC) for internal & external checklist and audit requests, ensuring system integrity and operational accountability. This position will provide analysis of sales issues that affect the financial risk of all organizational items.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sales Deduction Claim Management

Research and validate customer invoices, deductions, damages, and pricing discrepancies against trade agreements; ensure all components were set prior to issuing credit

Distinguish between valid claims (promotions, co-op advertising) and invalid/unauthorized chargebacks

Reconcile open customer balances and aging deduction reports in enterprise systems (SAP, NERP)

Lead collection efforts or issue rebilling invoices for invalid deductions charged by B2C or B2B partners

Partner with the sales and account management to align customer deductions with active promotions

Communicate directly with external customers, & vendors clients to request backup documentation

Drive on time processing/posting, with focus on accurate validation and analysis

2. Team Leadership & Operations Management

Onboard & educate staff by teaching new team members how to handle customer claims and all aspects of validations and processes, emphasis on standard operating procedures

Set and monitor performance tracking by setting clear measurable goals and objectives for all employees

Cross functionally collaborate with internal & external stakeholders to ensure team has alignment on all current business areas and has awareness of underlining issues that will cause impacts and delays

Full oversight of customers, vendors, and systems to develop continuous innovation and drive efficiencies where applicable; use of AI and automation, working in conjunction with PI and SEC

Contribute and possibly lead financial acumen trainings to Sales & Marketing teams

3. Quality, Compliance, & Month-End Closing

Ensure all current-month transactions are fully approved or cleared from the system by the close deadline

Verify that all current-month sales deduction claims have been properly accrued

Review aged claims with all relevant teams and drive resolution to minimize outstanding balances

Handle all risk checklist items whether monthly reoccurring or ad-hoc delivery, with emphasis on identify root cause of each item, and action plan to improve and ultimately eliminate

4. Reporting & Financial Control

Reconcile trade spend accounts and deduction balances against the general ledger and financial forecasts

Conduct root cause analyses to highlight recurring operational leaks or systemic billing errors

Deliver KPI reports and trend metrics on recovery rates and aged deduction portfolios to senior finance leaders, on monthly basis and upon ad-hoc time sensitive requests

Assist Financial Management with all Auditor and SEC control month, quarter, annual, ad-hoc item reviews

Skills and Qualifications

Required Skills

ERP Proficiency

Sales Deduction & Customer Management

Financial Acumen

Analytical & Troubleshooting (Attention to Detail)

Training & Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree - in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration

Advanced Degree - Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science in Finance

General Work Experience - 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), or accounting

Leadership Work Experience - 2 to 3 years supervising staff or leading cross-functional project teams

Language - fluency in English & Korean (spoken and written), added attribute, but not required

Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 12 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

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