Requisition Id 13762
Annual Salary Range : $$79,270.00 -$$118,910.00
Work-Site Type : Remote
ORNL offers a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee. In addition, this position is considered remote-eligible for ORNL in pre-approved locations.
Remote-eligibility is not a continued guarantee and could be subject to change based on evolving organizational needs.
Note about pay range :
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay.
Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group.
It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Link to benefits.
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Overview :
We are seeking a technical writer and editor to support Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) through technical writing and editing that will help ensure its scientific and technical communications products clearly and accurately present the research and scientific developments of its staff and programs to peers and sponsors.
This position will report to the Technical Communications manager and assist customers across the lab. This position resides in Technical Communications in the Communications and Community Engagement Directorate at ORNL.
The successful candidate must edit and revise complex written material without loss of technical accuracy and with meticulous attention to logic, consistency, audience appropriateness, and applicable style guidelines.
Major Duties / Responsibilities :
• Edit, revise, and rewrite, when necessary, various types of reports, proposals, journal articles, procedures, book chapters, conference papers, and visual materials for research staff to enhance clarity, coherence, and organization while ensuring compliance with established rules of grammar and syntax without loss of technical meaning and with meticulous attention to logic, consistency, and accuracy.
• Edit and revise the manuscripts of nonnative speakers. Enhance the accuracy and readability of these documents to ensure a high rate of acceptance in open-literature publications.
• Understand complex science and technology related research and programs and revise or rewrite procedures, summaries, overviews, plans, nominations, letters, and other documents based on research and technical data and results in collaboration with researchers and scientists.
• Work with scientists, managers, and other staff to produce interesting and compelling materials that readily convey the importance of the work to multiple audiences, including scientifically trained researchers and sponsors, scientific peers, executive leadership, and industry partners.
• Understand and apply ORNL publications standards and styles or external (e.g., journal, sponsor) guidelines.
• Suggest visual materials in support of scientific and promotional information needs and collaborate with graphic artists to develop effective products.
• Advise customers on usage, style, format, methods, and document preparation and production.
• Provide project management and guidance to ensure publications meet ORNL’s or outside publisher’s requirements and are effectively managed through their completion or delivery to the publisher.
• Establish, in consultation with customers, priorities and schedules for meeting deadlines. Schedule and coordinate complex projects.
Monitor and stay within assigned budgets for these activities.
• Mentor customers to help them improve their writing skills and enhance the products they produce. Prepare and deliver presentations and tutorials for the technical staff upon request.
• Oversee and coordinate efforts of teams assigned on larger projects, working with electronic publishers, graphic artists, and reproduction staff to ensure professional quality and adherence to budgets and schedules.
• Help mentor and train junior group members.
• Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.
Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success
Basic Qualifications :
• BS / BA degree, preferably in English or related field or a STEM field.
• At least 5 years of experience in technical or scientific editing and writing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications :
• MS degree in English, technical writing, or a science plus experience editing the work of researchers in scientific and technical fields for style, tone, consistency, and grammatical correctness.
• Excellent command of standard American English style and usage, as demonstrated by writing and editing samples.
• Proven scientific / technical reading, writing, and editing skills and working knowledge of standard style guides (e.g.
Chicago Manual of Style ) and standard scientific / technical style guides (e.g., ACS Style Guide , IEEE Editorial Style Manual ).
Excellent attention to detail; ability to understand, follow, and implement complex instructions; strong organizational skills, including the ability to simultaneously handle multiple assignments;
and excellent verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; strong interpersonal skills; ability to work both independently and with all levels of executive leadership, researchers, and staff in a team-based environment;
and strong skills in solving problems and developing and implementing solutions.
• Ability to easily grasp scientific and technical concepts and clearly communicate them to a scientifically trained audience such as researchers and sponsors.
• Firm grasp of standard business computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office applications, especially Word; Adobe Acrobat).
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefits at ORNL :
ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy.
Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.
Other benefits include the following : Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.
If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email : ORNLRecruiting@ornl.
gov or call 1.866.963.9545.
ORNL offers a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee. In addition, this position is considered remote-eligible for ORNL in pre-approved locations.
Remote-eligibility is not a continued guarantee and could be subject to change based on evolving organizational needs.
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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and / or hired.
We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size.
Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.
ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.
UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
Last updated : 2024-10-01
Location: Oak Ridge, TN, US
Offer Expires: 2025-01-01 00:00:00
Salary: 79270 – 118910
Job Posting Language: en
Benefits:
- Dental Coverage
- Retirement Savings
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
Qualifications:
- The successful candidate must edit and revise complex written material without loss of technical accuracy and with meticulous attention to logic, consistency, audience appropriateness, and applicable style guidelines
- BS / BA degree, preferably in English or related field or a STEM field
- At least 5 years of experience in technical or scientific editing and writing or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Chicago Manual of Style ) and standard scientific / technical style guides (e.g., ACS Style Guide , IEEE Editorial Style Manual )
- Excellent attention to detail; ability to understand, follow, and implement complex instructions; strong organizational skills, including the ability to simultaneously handle multiple assignments;
- and excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; strong interpersonal skills; ability to work both independently and with all levels of executive leadership, researchers, and staff in a team-based environment;
- and strong skills in solving problems and developing and implementing solutions
- Ability to easily grasp scientific and technical concepts and clearly communicate them to a scientifically trained audience such as researchers and sponsors
- Firm grasp of standard business computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office applications, especially Word; Adobe Acrobat)
Responsibilities:
- We are seeking a technical writer and editor to support Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) through technical writing and editing that will help ensure its scientific and technical communications products clearly and accurately present the research and scientific developments of its staff and programs to peers and sponsors
- This position will report to the Technical Communications manager and assist customers across the lab
- This position resides in Technical Communications in the Communications and Community Engagement Directorate at ORNL
- Edit, revise, and rewrite, when necessary, various types of reports, proposals, journal articles, procedures, book chapters, conference papers, and visual materials for research staff to enhance clarity, coherence, and organization while ensuring compliance with established rules of grammar and syntax without loss of technical meaning and with meticulous attention to logic, consistency, and accuracy
- Edit and revise the manuscripts of nonnative speakers
- Enhance the accuracy and readability of these documents to ensure a high rate of acceptance in open-literature publications
- Understand complex science and technology related research and programs and revise or rewrite procedures, summaries, overviews, plans, nominations, letters, and other documents based on research and technical data and results in collaboration with researchers and scientists
- Work with scientists, managers, and other staff to produce interesting and compelling materials that readily convey the importance of the work to multiple audiences, including scientifically trained researchers and sponsors, scientific peers, executive leadership, and industry partners
- Understand and apply ORNL publications standards and styles or external (e.g., journal, sponsor) guidelines
- Suggest visual materials in support of scientific and promotional information needs and collaborate with graphic artists to develop effective products
- Advise customers on usage, style, format, methods, and document preparation and production
- Provide project management and guidance to ensure publications meet ORNL’s or outside publisher’s requirements and are effectively managed through their completion or delivery to the publisher
- Establish, in consultation with customers, priorities and schedules for meeting deadlines
- Schedule and coordinate complex projects
- Monitor and stay within assigned budgets for these activities
- Mentor customers to help them improve their writing skills and enhance the products they produce
- Prepare and deliver presentations and tutorials for the technical staff upon request
- Oversee and coordinate efforts of teams assigned on larger projects, working with electronic publishers, graphic artists, and reproduction staff to ensure professional quality and adherence to budgets and schedules
- Help mentor and train junior group members
- Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements
- Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service
Benefits:
- Annual Salary Range : $$79,270.00 -$$118,910.00
- Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group
- ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people!
- The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy
- Other benefits include the following : Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts
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