
Scientific Writer I
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Partner with scientific staff to produce accurate, clear, and concise protocols, reports, and other applicable documents
- Setup Provantis, spreadsheets, or other documentation as directed by scientific staff to allow for accurate and efficient data entry
- Create “blank” reports with study design and record retention requirements from the study protocol, quote, or other applicable documentation
- Create, edit, and format custom tables and figures as directed by scientific staff
- Export and format tables and figures from applicable software applications
- Review protocols, reports, and other documents for spelling, grammar, clarity, and conformance with applicable style guides and templates
- Work with other departments, groups, or teams as necessary to create, format, and issue protocols, reports, amendments, and other required deliverables
- Convert deliverables to PDF and format them in compliance with applicable FDA guidelines and Inotiv style guides and templates
- Coordinate document signatures
- Working knowledge of study specific services and general facility operations
- General understanding of relevant regulations (e.g., GLP and GCP)
- Sense of urgency to ensure that internal and external deadlines are me
- Detail oriented and capable of producing consistent, error-free, quality deliverables
- Maintain thorough knowledge of facility SOPs, policies, study protocols, etc.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to partner with scientists
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Ability to work efficiently with minimal rework
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Proficient in applicable computer applications including MS Office and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to understand scientific protocols and reports
- Follow all SOPs and other applicable laboratory or company policies and procedures
- Interact with clients, other employees, and the community in a professional manner
- Effective organizational, written, and oral communication skills
- Ability to adhere to all company policies, safety regulations, and procedures
- Maintain confidential information
- Support and participate in other company initiatives as directed
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Demonstrate Inotiv Core Values and adhere to Code of Conduct
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (life sciences preferred)
- Two years or more of technical/scientific writing or other relevant experience
- Equivalent combination of related education and required work experience will be considered with Management approval
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior office
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- The noise level is usually moderate
- Requires moderate physical activity with frequent talking, standing, walking and repetitive movement of hands and fingers, reaching and lifting 10 -20 pounds.