[Remote] Scientific Writer/Editor - ON-CALL
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, and they are seeking an experienced Medical Writer/Editor to support high-visibility federal health communications initiatives. This role focuses on developing, editing, and maintaining evidence-based health content for public and professional audiences, translating complex scientific information into clear, accessible formats aligned with federal plain language and health literacy standards.
Responsibilities
- Research, write, edit, and update health-related content for web and print formats
- Translate complex medical and scientific information into plain language
- Develop and edit fact sheets and educational materials based on scientific evidence
- Ensure alignment with federal plain language and accessibility guidelines
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders
- Perform quality control reviews for accuracy and consistency
- Support web content updates using content management systems (CMS)
- Apply web-writing best practices including SEO and scannability
- Support recurring content review cycles
- Develop meeting summaries and synthesis documents as needed
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Master's preferred)
- At least 3 years of experience writing and editing medical or scientific content
- Experience writing for public and/or professional audiences
- Strong understanding of plain language and health literacy principles
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Ability to synthesize complex scientific material
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Experience supporting federal health agencies
- Familiarity with biomedical or integrative health topics
- Experience developing content for multiple audience types
- Experience with CMS platforms
- Bilingual capabilities (e.g., Spanish)
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams
Company Overview
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