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  • [Photo] Margaret Hishmeh • November 29, 2005

    SUMMARY

    MSD is an employee-owned company of over 600 professionals who support the diverse technical, scientific, and administrative needs of the Federal government. We are currently searching for an experienced Outreach and Communication Specialist with knowledge of the life sciences to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This opportunity is a permanent, full-time position with MSD and it is on-site at the NIH in Bethesda/Rockville, MD.

    This position will creatively and effectively communicate scientific computing and bioinformatics concepts, practices and available services to the NIH scientific community. The candidate will work in close collaboration with bioinformatics staff specializing in application development, training, data analysis, and project management. Specific projects may also require the candidate to interact with IT specialists, desktop support, and network management staff.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Generate all materials and documents required to effectively communicate scientific IT and bioinformatics concepts and practices to the NIH scientific community.
    • Plan, prepare, edit, write, and disseminate newsletters, articles, and other collateral pieces.
    • Prepare and deliver presentations.
    • Conduct seminars and workshops to advertise new programs
    • Manage the content of both intranet and extranet Web sites. This involves participating in the design of the Web site layout; researching, writing, editing, and inputting Web content; and managing content curation.
    • Work collaboratively with software developers to communicate Web site development requirements and expand and improve existing features and functionality.
    • Deliver strategic communication plans.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • M.S. or Ph.D. in the life sciences or scientific technical writing required
    • Previous work in a basic research laboratory setting required.
    • Knowledge of infectious diseases research preferred.
    • Experience in communicating scientific IT concepts and practices to the scientific community through presentations, seminars, newsletters, and published articles required.
    • Outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communication skills essential.
    • Excellent presentation and problem-solving skills required.
    • Web design graphical and editorial skills a plus.
    • Knowledge of page layout software required.
    • Attention to detail, time management skills and ability to work independently with a high level of personal and professional drive and initiative.
    • Use of innovative and creative approaches to developing communication materials and documents.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Interested applicants should submit resume and salary requirements to Sonya Morath at smorath[at]msdinc.com Local candidates preferred for this requirement, but relocation assistance is offered candidates with appropriate skills. Please contact Sonya Morath at 703-891-6400 with any questions. EOE, M/F/D/V.

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