at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Medical Writer - Cardiology
Department:
SOM KC Cardiovascular Medicine
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Translational Research
Position Title:
Medical Writer - Cardiology
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Medical Writer will provide medical writing support to select faculty and staff and assist with the development of ideas and clinical topics related to medicine research for grants, publications, and presentations. Tasks include retrieving and summarizing data and information from literature searches and research studies; assisting faculty with the preparation of grants, manuscripts, and all other scientific presentation materials (e.g., presentations, posters, abstracts); as well as the development and implementation of scientific and grant writing training for faculty, residents and staff.
Job Description:
Job Responsibilities
- Assist faculty & staff with the preparation of grants, book chapters, manuscripts, and all other scientific presentation materials (e.g., presentations, posters, abstracts).
- Fact-check, clarify text, and prepare figures, such as tables, charts, legends, slides, and posters.
- Provide consultation services on research strategies, tactics, and tools.
- Deliver scientific, medical, technical, and business research/reference services.
- Review books, journals, technical reports, and electronic media relevant to health care needs.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Work Experience:
- Four years of writing experience in scientific or healthcare area involving publication, grant, or clinical trial writing. Relevant education may substitute on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master's or Ph.D. in Journalism, English, Communications, or Life Sciences.
Work Experience:
- Five years of writing experience in scientific or healthcare area involving publication, grant, or clinical trial writing.
- Experience with medical terminology.
- Experience with literature research.
Skills
- Communication.
- Analytical thinking.
- Critical thinking.
- Organization.
- Time management.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Computer skills.
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$60,800.00 - $91,200.00
Minimum
$60,800.00
Midpoint
$76,000.00
Maximum
$91,200.00
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Medical-Writer---Cardiology_JR009619 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009619.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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