Job Title
Science Writer, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Fulltime, Long Island, NY
Job Description
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is looking for a skilled writer who excels in the development of scientific content for general audiences.
The successful candidate will play a key role in creating print and electronic materials to raise public awareness about CSHL’s world-renowned research programs in cancer and molecular biology, bioinformatics and genetics, and neuroscience.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A master’s degree and/or doctoral degree in molecular biology, or genetics;
- Science writing experience, with proven ability to comprehend complex scientific material and translate it into language that is both engaging and educational for lay audiences;
- Experience with print and electronic media, with website design and content experience a plus
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team;
- The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package. No freelance or telecommuting inquiries please. Interested parties should send a cover letter stating salary history and requirements, a resume and samples of their work (URLs, zip disks, etc.) to:
E-mail: Jobline@cshl.edu; subject: Science Writer.
Fax: 516-367-6850
Mail: Human Resources
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
One Bungtown Road
Cold Spring Harbor NY 11724
Website: www.cshl.edu
(For further information contact Marjorie Ryan, mryan@cshl.edu)
