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DivIHN

Technical Writer

San Diego, CA · On-site

Experience writing manufacturing documentation. * Will write process instruction, URS, IQ and ... Onsite interview preferred, will be fine with virtual

Saalex

Technical Writer I

San Diego, CA · On-site

$60K - $105K/yr

... Virtual Constructive (LVC) environments. Essential Functions: * Develop, edit, and maintain ... Requirements Required: * 1-3 years of experience in technical writing, communications, IT, or ...

Saalex

Technical Writer I

San Diego, CA

$60K - $105K/yr

... Virtual Constructive (LVC) environments. Essential Functions: * Develop, edit, and maintain ... Requirements Required: * 1-3 years of experience in technical writing, communications, IT, or ...

Saalex

Technical Writer I

San Diego, CA · On-site

$60K - $105K/yr

... Virtual Constructive (LVC) environments. Essential Functions: * Develop, edit, and maintain ... Requirements Required: * 1-3 years of experience in technical writing, communications, IT, or ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for virtual writing in California is $31.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.65 and $37.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How can I start online virtual writing jobs?

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What is the difference between Virtual Writing vs Content Writer?

AspectVirtual WritingContent Writer
CredentialsTypically no formal credentials required, but strong writing skills preferredOften holds a degree in English, Journalism, or related fields
Work EnvironmentRemote, freelance or contract basisRemote or in-office, employed by companies or agencies
Industry UsageUsed across various industries for diverse writing tasksPrimarily in marketing, media, and publishing sectors
Common Search IntentLooking for freelance or remote writing opportunitiesSeeking professional writing positions or employment

Virtual Writing generally refers to freelance or remote writing tasks without specific industry focus, while Content Writers often create targeted content for marketing or media companies. Both roles require strong writing skills, but Content Writers may have more formal education and work within specific industries.

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Infographic showing various Virtual Writing job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,782 per year, or $31.1 per hour.

Director, Machine Learning, Virtual Cell Initiative

Arc Institute

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Arc Institute is an independent nonprofit research organization at the intersection of artificial intelligence and biology, aiming to accelerate scientific progress. They are seeking a Director for the Machine Learning Virtual Cell Initiative to lead the development of predictive models based on single-cell genomic data and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities:
• Lead/build a team of 6 ML research scientists and engineers augmented with undergrad/masters/PhD students to contribute to the development of a state-of-the-art foundation model and agentic framework for understanding how cells respond to perturbations.
• Work in an active learning loop with Arc’s wet lab scientists to shape the world's largest and most diverse set of single cell training data across many cell contexts.
• Collaborate closely with other research groups to integrate genomics, functional track, and omics data more broadly beyond scRNA-seq data and Perturb-seq.
• Stay up to date on the latest in frontier ML research and pioneer new architectures and approaches.
• The ultimate goal is to build a high utility virtual cell model for use by biologists worldwide. We publish our breakthroughs to widely accelerate scientific progress and partner with some of the biggest names in AI.
• Commit to a collaborative and inclusive team environment, sharing expertise and mentoring others.
• Attract the very best talent in the world to support VCI initiative goals.
Qualifications:
Required:
• PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in/with machine learning, well versed in frameworks such as Pytorch, TensorFlow, JAX, etc.
• Proven experience leading research teams in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Experience with or strong interest in biology with ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with biologists and pure ML engineers.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong track record of presentations and publications.
Company:
Arc Institute is a biomedical science and research technology company. Founded in 2021, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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