Health Communication Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Compose and/or revise technical and scientific documents, including scientific manuscripts, to aid in the interpretation and explanation of a diverse array of topics.

• Customize written materials for distinct audiences with varying levels of interest and comprehension.

• Facilitate the enhancement of technical writing skills among Atlanta-based and field personnel.

• Support the creation and evaluation of documents to guarantee the quality of scientific and technical writing prior to official approval.

• Collaborate with primary authors to negotiate and integrate pre-clearance feedback.

• Assist in overseeing the finalization and approval of publications.

• Perform final assessments for logic, clarity, style, consistency, and formatting in accordance with the intended publication standards.

• Author and disseminate documents that support professional services for online publication.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in writing, editing, and coordinating scientific, technical, or public health documents.

• A minimum of 2 years of previous experience at the CDC is mandatory.

• Proven expertise in developing and revising scientific manuscripts, peer-reviewed journal articles, technical reports, guidance documents, research protocols, and funding or clearance packages.

• Familiarity with supporting document review, approval, and publication processes.

• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts, researchers, scientists, epidemiologists, clinicians, program staff, stakeholders, and external partners.

• Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous document review cycles and competing deadlines.

• Background in writing, reviewing, and editing both internal and external program communication materials.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom meeting management.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to efficiently manage and respond to numerous requests and priorities.

• Ability to think critically, analyze situations and data, and resolve issues.

• Eligibility to obtain government clearance.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

• A Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Life Sciences, Epidemiology, Biomedical Sciences, Health Communications, Technical Writing, or a related scientific field.

• Ability to sit for extended periods at a desk and work on a computer.

• May be required to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment.

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination protections.

• Reasonable accommodations during the application process for individuals with disabilities.

• Drug-free workplace.

• Participation in E-Verify.