SCIENTIFIC WRITER I

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen.
Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

JOB SUMMARY

The Scientific Writer I partners with Study Directors, Principal Investigators, and other scientific staff to write protocols and reports, and generate tables and figures. Maintains Inotiv templates and style guides and assists in formatting a wide variety of electronic reports, data packages, and other deliverables.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 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

• 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