Health Science Training Specialist

Health Science Training Specialist

Location:

Joint Pathology Center, Silver Spring, MD
Compensation: $80-85k, full benefit package including medical, dental, vision and 401k with company match

• Knowledge and aptitude of computers to include database management, formal web-based training systems, web services, and desktop publishing applications.
• Knowledge of editorial formats and procedures.
• Knowledge of the medical sciences and of research concepts and terminology.
• Knowledge of rules of English grammar and composition.
• Knowledge of publication standards and appropriate applicability to ensure editorial acceptance of technical presentation of a document.
• Knowledge of and experience in the use of oral and written communication methods and techniques to accomplish continuing coordination with JPC customers.
• Knowledge of automated word processing to prepare, format, and edit documents.

• Provides expertise and support for database management, formal web-based training systems, web services, and desktop publishing applications.
• Utilizes desktop publishing system and peripheral software capabilities to include setting up and designing text, figures, tables, and slides in creation of technical documents.
• Work requires substantial knowledge of a variety of publication standards and institutional guidelines, to include Army Regulation 40-38.
• The contract employee shall perform technical, administrative, and editorial management for the VRP Program.
• Prepares and edits technical documents (e.g., manuscripts, protocols, abstracts) through to completion.
• Departmental library and documents are received, cataloged, and indexed.
• Proofreads and makes editorial comments. Ensures proper use English grammar and punctuation. Provides clarity of expression through grammatical construction.
• Complies with the various publication standards and institutional guidelines and may be required to rearrange or rewrite material that is unnecessary or repetitive.
• Compiles bibliography from textual references and verifies through the use of library reference sources.
• Ensures bibliographic information is stored on data base.
• Interacts directly with authors to produce final product and ensures each document is completed in a timely and mutually agreed upon schedule.
• Proofreads and edits galley proofs from publishers, assuring accuracy of format and content.
• Troubleshoots and resolves technical problems with the design and delivery of Intranet services, and evaluates new intranet services and technologies.
• Regularly reports to supervisor as to the status of ongoing compilation of Annual Progress Report and other editorial activities.