Company Overview

At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we're not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we're driving excellence and improving outcomes. We're treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.

In compliance with applicable New York and New Jersey State regulatory authorities, COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine) is mandatory for all MSK employees, contingent workers, and volunteers. Exceptions are permitted for those employees who request and receive an approved medical or fully remote exemption.

*Staff working at a MSK New Jersey location must be up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, which includes having completed the primary COVID-19 vaccination series and booster once eligible as mandated by New Jersey State. All New Jersey staff not yet eligible for a booster must receive a booster within 3 weeks of becoming eligible as a condition of continued employment at MSK.

Note: Individuals are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster five months after receiving the second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two months after the J&J vaccine.

Job Description

Are you a scientist enthusiastic about research in cancer biology, genomics, and their clinical applications? We need you! The Center for Molecular Oncology's (CMO) mission is to promote precision oncology through genomic analysis to guide the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancer. The CMO brings together clinicians and scientists throughout MSK to conduct large-scale translational research involving molecular characterization of patient tumor specimens to identify genomic features that drive clinical outcomes.

We are looking for a Scientific Writer/Editor to support OncoKB, the FDA-recognized precision oncology knowledge base at MSK! OncoKB is an integral component of the clinical genomics platform at MSK, codifying MSK's immense expertise on genomic biomarkers and their clinical applications. OncoKB is currently being used to annotate ~12,000 patient sequencing reports yearly as well as thousands of patient tumor sequencing results in retrospective cohorts for cancer researchers worldwide. To date, the OncoKB knowledge base includes annotations for 5729 molecular alterations in 688 genes and utilizes therapeutic, diagnostic and prognostic levels of evidence systems to assign clinical actionability to individual mutational events. We are looking to grow OncoKB annotation and develop new features to better support clinical decision making and cancer research.

Reporting to the OncoKB Manager (OncoKB Senior Scientist), you will:

• Be responsible for the curation, maintenance, and quality control of clinical annotations for the OncoKB Knowledge Base
• Edit materials written by medical and scientific professionals for sense, organization, grammar, spelling, punctuation, flow, consistency, style, formatting, and clarity
• Perform thorough literature searches to identify relevant information from the scientific literature and public databases
• Curate data for specific genomic projects in coordination with one of the OncoKB Scientists
• Work closely with other CMO staff members to ensure that genomic data is transferred seamlessly into the annotations.
• Coordinate and manage review cycles, and contribute to discussion on document revision and finalization
• Review OncoKB annotation as a whole, identify curation gaps and proactively address these gaps

You Are:

• Able to initiate projects and problem solve in technical and non-technical areas
• Experienced in working in an editorial capacity with non-native English speakers desirable
• Able to work on multiple projects at once while balancing overlapping timelines
• Very experienced in mechanical editing, copyediting, stylistic editing, and proofreading

You Have:

• 2 - 4 years experience in Biology, Genetics or other relevant Life Sciences
• Knowledge of medical and scientific terminology; technical publishing; grammar, syntax, and usage; new media, print, and web-based writing process
• Strong writing/editing skills in English
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Extreme attention to detail, record keeping and ability to organize electronic materials

Recent graduates welcome to apply!

More information about OncoKB: https://www.oncokb.org/

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages | Sick Time |Generous Vacation+ 12 holidays to recharge & refuel| Internal Career Mobility & Performance Consulting | Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA & Dependent Care|403b Retirement Savings Plan Match|Tuition Reimbursement |Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance |Commuter Spending Account |Fitness Discounts &Wellness Program | Resource Networks| Life Insurance & Disability | Remote Flexibility

We believe in communication, openness, and thinking beyond your 8-hour day @ MSK. It's important to us that you have a sense of impact, community, and work/life balance to be and feel your best.

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MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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