Scientific Communications Specialist
Rockville, MD
Full Time
Mid Level
We believe that by equipping researchers with rapid insights and providers with tailored, on-demand data, we can help people lead better, healthier lives. At Digital Infuzion, we harness innovative healthcare solutions and cutting-edge bioinformatics to make meaningful impacts in patient care.
Our team thrives in a creative, open, and growth-oriented environment, guided by our core values:
Outcomes First: Focusing on what matters most and making timely, informed decisions.
Innovative: Embracing creativity and continuous improvement to drive novel solutions.
Radical Candor: Communicating openly and honestly, balancing direct feedback with genuine care.
Never Satisfied: Pursuing excellence and continuous growth beyond the status quo.
Resilient: Adapting and persevering through challenges, turning obstacles into opportunities.
If you're passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare and want to work in an environment that values innovation and collaboration, we may have just the opportunity for you.
Position Overview
Digital Infuzion has created and is constantly improving a comprehensive scientific data management, sharing, and analysis platform we use to deliver Data Coordination Services (DCS) to large multi-Center research networks. In addition to data and knowledge sharing, our DCS projects focus on
We are looking for an exceptional individual to fill the position of Scientific Outreach Specialist for a new DCS program at the National Institutes of Health. In this role, you will use your cross-disciplinary skills in biomedical science and communication to create compelling outreach programs and content. This is a hybrid role that allows you to work from home on most days.
Who you are:
The ideal candidate is an individual with training or acquired knowledge in the biomedical sciences with cross-disciplinary expertise in scientific writing and communication.
Our team thrives in a creative, open, and growth-oriented environment, guided by our core values:
Outcomes First: Focusing on what matters most and making timely, informed decisions.
Innovative: Embracing creativity and continuous improvement to drive novel solutions.
Radical Candor: Communicating openly and honestly, balancing direct feedback with genuine care.
Never Satisfied: Pursuing excellence and continuous growth beyond the status quo.
Resilient: Adapting and persevering through challenges, turning obstacles into opportunities.
If you're passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare and want to work in an environment that values innovation and collaboration, we may have just the opportunity for you.
Position Overview
Digital Infuzion has created and is constantly improving a comprehensive scientific data management, sharing, and analysis platform we use to deliver Data Coordination Services (DCS) to large multi-Center research networks. In addition to data and knowledge sharing, our DCS projects focus on
We are looking for an exceptional individual to fill the position of Scientific Outreach Specialist for a new DCS program at the National Institutes of Health. In this role, you will use your cross-disciplinary skills in biomedical science and communication to create compelling outreach programs and content. This is a hybrid role that allows you to work from home on most days.
Who you are:
The ideal candidate is an individual with training or acquired knowledge in the biomedical sciences with cross-disciplinary expertise in scientific writing and communication.
- You understand scientific concepts in the biomedical domain.
- You are a creative individual with a passion for simplifying the complex and crafting messages accessible to a wide audience.
- You are an expert in the use of modern design software, including the Adobe Creative Suite.
- You are an effective task manager used to operating in a fast-paced environment and working collaboratively with a large cross-disciplinary team.
- Gain familiarity and understanding of topics including multi-Center research consortia, clinical and translational sciences, infectious diseases and vaccine development, and/or public health.
- Lead creation and design of newsletters, web content, social media content, articles, figures, infographics, and other written and visual products to convey data and information to the scientific, clinical, government, and patient communities.
- Track and manage development and dissemination of communications products and outreach activities in collaboration with project leaders.
- Support UI/UX and web design tasks, emphasizing user-centered design principles.
- Provide input on design of conferences and events as appropriate to best meet conference/event goals and create an optimal conference experience for audience and stakeholders.
- Participate in Agile project management meetings and ceremonies.
- Undergraduate degree in a life or biomedical science discipline (Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Public Health, or a related field).
- Three years of work experience in a life or biomedical sciences-adjacent field OR Master’s degree in a life or biomedical science discipline with at least one year of work experience.
- Education or professional experience in scientific writing, graphic design, or Web design
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly and without errors both in writing (e.g., email correspondence, scientific writing, posts) and verbally (e.g., stakeholder interactions)
- Experience working for the Data Coordinating Center for a large scientific consortium.
- Experience working with technical and PhD/MD-level professionals.
- Experience working at or with NIH or HHS.
Digital Infuzion does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor per Federal laws.
We can provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at HR@digitalinfuzion.com. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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