Senior Scientific Technical Writer - NIH Job at Kelly Services, North Bethesda, MD

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  • Kelly Services
  • North Bethesda, MD

Job Description

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world. We are seeking an individual to work as a Senior Scientific Technical Writer (Neuroscience/Psychology) at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. Role is estimated to support a hybrid work arrangement that may include on-site work at the NIH in Bethesda, MD.

This is a long-term contract position which offers:

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package

  • Optional health, vision, and dental plans

  • Paid leave as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.

  • Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives

  • Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at

TASKS/SERVICES. The contractor shall:

(1) Support the Office of the Director within the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) with the preparation of scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and other related documents.

(2) Draft language for a variety of scientific and technical documents including speeches, reports, briefing materials, articles, and manuscripts; route information toward specific or multiple audiences such as the general public, government officials, researchers, healthcare professionals.

(3) Prepare presentations; organize data in various forms such as high-quality figures, graphics, tables, illustrations and PowerPoint presentations for general and science-based organizations.

(4) Perform a variety of scientific editing, proofreading, and fact checking for letters, memoranda and any assigned materials; obtain appropriate clearances as necessary.

(5) Conduct extensive research on topics; search neuroscience research journals, online sources and databases such as PubMed.

(6) Review recent reports, articles, press releases, and other source materials related to drug use, its consequences, and underlying biological, social, and behavioral mechanisms in order to write scientific and technical materials and prepare PowerPoint presentations.

(7) Gather data from NIH program-specific databases such as RePORTER and IMPAC II; write papers and prepare PowerPoint presentations.

(8) Review, analyze, and interpret data to develop analytical and factual materials and prepare summaries of NIDA activities from background documents such as scientific/program reports and presentations.

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:

(1) Master's or Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Communications, Public Health, or related discipline

(2) Strong writing and editing skills to analyze, interpret, and translate information related to all aspects of drug use and addiction for a variety of audiences

(3) Experience analyzing scientific data to generate reports, briefing materials, speeches, and presentations

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE

When you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full can be made available at that time.

Due to the high volume of inquiries, we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. Even if you aren’t contacted for this position, you are still part of our talent network. All Kelly recruiters have access to your profile, which expands your opportunities even further.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account. Visit for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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