Scientific Technical Writer - Biotechnology

Posted 21 April 2024
Salary Negotiable
LocationEurope
Job type Full Time
Discipline Large Molecule
ReferenceBBBH1674_1713780985
Contact NameConor O'Shea

Job description

Mantell Associates are currently partnered with a rapidly growing Biotechnology organisation in their search for a Scientific Technical Writer.

Scientific Technical Writer - Responsibilities:

  • Focus on writing manuscripts

  • Provide research and writing support to assigned scientific manuscripts, scientific reports, and ad hoc written materials as requested by stakeholders and leadership

  • Creation of documentation deliverables, including but not limited to requirements specifications, design documents, test plans/procedures/reports, scientific and technical reports, technical data packages, user manuals, operations manuals, training materials, project briefings, and management plans

  • Responsible for the compilation, review, and editing of technical documentation

  • Researches and gathers information, analyzes data from studies or experiments, and then communicates this information through articles, reports, or other forms of written content

  • Supports data analysis and writing for scientific publications

  • Conducts literature reviews to understand the state of existing research

  • Eligible for first or co first authors on contributions

  • Collaborates with subject-matter experts to ensure specialized topics are appropriately addressed

  • Translate complex scientific data from Chinese to English

  • Fluent in both English and Chinese

Scientific Technical Writer - Requirements:

  • PhD (preferred) in the field of molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, or closely related research area, or Master's degree with extensive research experience in biology

  • Minimum of 3 years of technical writing experience in biotechnology or life sciences

  • Drive and passion for translational research in biotech

  • Exceptional scientific writing and communication skills

  • Strong organizational and project management skills

  • Must be bilingual in English and Chinese

  • Ability for relocation or to travel regularly

Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences headhunting firm. For more information on this role, please contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700.