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Open Scientific

Scientific Recruiter

Hauppauge, NY · On-site

Preform full cycle recruiting for temporary, contract-to-hire and direct hire jobs within the ... Must possess excellent verbal and written commnication skills. Position includes base salary plus ...

Merican

Medical Writer

Temporary Assignment Duration: 5 Months Work Type: Remote Shift: Mon-Fri 9.00 AM-5.00 PM * We are ... Interpret complex scientific and clinical data and communicate findings clearly and concisely

Randstad

Technical Writer

Durham, NC

$64 - $69/hr

 Life Science background with at least 5 years experience is preferred. Good communication ... Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one ...

Aquent

Marketing Writer

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$35 - $50/hr

Temporary Salary: $35-50 Hourly Start Date: May 11, 2026 Our energy data science consulting client is looking for a product marketing writer. * Must be able to to write solution sets, including ...

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Scientific Writer - Cerebrovascular-related Research (GCA)

Scientific Writer - Cerebrovascular-related Research (GCA)

Advocate Aurora Health

Charlotte, NC • On-site

$35.50 - $53.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Advocate Aurora Health rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 766 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

185th of 869 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Department:

85209 Greater Charlotte Research and Other Sponsored Programs - Academic Neurology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This is a hybrid position Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

Pay Range

$35.50 - $53.25

Essential Functions

  • Leads scientific writing, research, and department projects efficiently and timely.
  • Communicates on-going project status, potential issues, and timelines to Chairman, Medical Director and/or Principal investigator(s).
  • Plans, organizes, and manages all aspects of assigned retrospective, outcome and prospective projects and key deliverables.
  • Leads and manages the efforts of all key cross-functional departments to perform all project related activities according to project milestones/timelines in a manner consistent with the stated project timelines and ethical transparent business practice.
  • Discusses the cultivation of any identified opportunities or roadblocks to the successful completion of the project.
  • Manages project financials (if applicable).
  • Performs scientific investigation of content to support grants, journal activities, and other materials related to the support of the department.
  • Reviews charts in Medical Records for research studies.
  • Prepares meeting agendas/content to support Chairman, Medical Director.
  • Manages reference/bibliography records.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Chairman at LCI and other sites.


Physical Requirements
May require to travel to local area hospitals/offices for meetings. Works in an office environment for preparing reports and records required for meetings or projects determined by Chairman. Requires close, personal contact with hospital personnel, walking, sitting, standing, lifting, handling of charts, supplies and equipment, and operation of a keyboard and computer. Responsibile to work in a safe manner. Works with a fax machine, typewriter, computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Endnotes, and Internet navigations), scanner, and copier.


Education, Experience and Certifications

Master's level or PhD required. Minimum of 5 years of health-related experience preferred. Good organizational and communication skills required. Excellent prioritization capabilities required. Experience with scientific writing required. Medical Writer Certified (MWC) or SoCRA or ACRP certification would be a plus.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

  • Incentive pay for select positions

  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

  • Paid Time Off programs

  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

  • Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.


About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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Advocate Healthcare, based in Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States, is a leading figure in the health care industry. Accessible via their official website, 'advocatehealth.com', this organization provides a wide variety of medical services and treatment options. Founded in 1995 through a merger of Evangelical Health Systems Corporation and Lutheran General HealthSystem, Advocate Healthcare has grown exponentially over the years. Now, it operates more than 400 sites of care, including 12 hospitals that encompass 11 acute care hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, five Level I trauma centers, and three Level II trauma centers. Upholding their values of equality, compassion, excellence, partnership and stewardship, Advocate Healthcare's mission is centered on building lifelong relationships with patients by delivering the best health outcomes and highest level of service through an integrated approach to care and wellness.

Industry

Hospitals and health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

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