Scientific Writer I

Overview

The Scientific Writer partners with Study Directors, Principal Investigators, and other scientific staff to write protocols and reports, and generate tables and figures. Maintains templates and style guides and assists in formatting a wide variety of paper, electronic reports, data packages, and other deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Partner with scientific staff to produce accurate, clear, and concise protocols, reports, and other applicable documents
• Setup Provantis, spreadsheets, or other documentation as directed by scientific staff to allow for accurate and efficient data entry
• Create “blank” reports with study design and record retention requirements from the study protocol, quote, or other applicable documentation
• Create, edit, and format custom tables and figures as directed by scientific staff
• Export and format tables and figures from applicable software applications
• Review protocols, reports, and other documents for spelling, grammar, clarity, and conformance with applicable style guides and templates
• Work with other departments, groups, or teams as necessary to create, format, and issue protocols, reports, amendments, and other required deliverables
• Convert deliverables to PDF and format them in compliance with applicable FDA guidelines and Inotiv style guides and templates
• Coordinate document signatures
• Working knowledge of study specific services and general facility operations
• General understanding of relevant regulations (e.g., GLP and GCP)
• Sense of urgency to ensure that internal and external deadlines are me
• Detail oriented and capable of producing consistent, error-free, quality deliverables
• Maintain thorough knowledge of facility SOPs, policies, study protocols, etc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to partner with scientists
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work efficiently with minimal rework
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Proficient in applicable computer applications including MS Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to understand scientific protocols and reports
• Follow all SOPs and other applicable laboratory or company policies and procedures
• Interact with clients, other employees, and the community in a professional manner
• Effective organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to adhere to all company policies, safety regulations and procedures
• Maintain confidential information
• Support and participate in other company initiatives as directed
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Demonstrate Inotiv Core Values and adhere to Code of Conduct
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (life sciences preferred)
• Three years or more of technical/scientific writing or other relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of related education and required work experience will be considered with Management approval
  
  

Inotiv has been named a 2023 Top Workplace! Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.