R&D, Medical Writer and Vector Graphics Specialist - Castle Biosciences
Friendswood, TX
About the Job
Castle Biosciences Earns a Top Workplaces USA Award for the Third Consecutive Year!
You won't find a work culture and benefits package like ours every day. Come join our team and a group of colleagues who love working at Castle!
Castle Biosciences Inc. is growing, and we are looking to hire a Medical Writer and Vector Graphics Specialist working a from our Friendswood, TX office location, with a preferred start date of October 16, 2024.
We are in search of someone who strives for excellence in their work with a positive, can-do attitude! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you in the essential biotech field, consider applying today! Learn more at www.CastleBiosciences.com
EXCEPTIONAL BENEFIT PACKAGE
Excellent Annual Salary + Achievable Annual Bonus Potential 20% + 20 accrued PTO Days annually + 10 Paid Holidays
401K with a 100% Company match of up to 6% of your allowable Contribution, and No Waiting Period
4 health care plan options, with very low premium cost + Company HSA Contribution with HDHP option + Company Stock Grant Upon Hire
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF Medical Writer and Vector Graphics Specialist,
The Medical Writer and Vector Graphics Specialist will engage in daily touch-bases with the R&D Director of Dermatological Cancers and the R&D Medical Writing staff to ensure progress on conference deliverables. The role involves spending a significant portion of the workday at the computer, with a primary focus on preparing vector graphics, scientific visualizations, and posters for conferences and publications. Additionally, the Medical Writer may assist in refining and polishing data visuals for marketing purposes or for use by other departments.
The responsibilities include preparing conference abstracts, which involves writing, soliciting and incorporating internal and external feedback, and tracking deadlines for multiple projects concurrently. The Medical Writer will also oversee the final submission of conference materials related to dermatological disease test products, working closely with R&D team members and external clinician collaborators.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum Requirements
- A degree in the life sciences is required (BS with 3 years of graduate training or equivalent work experience, or an MS or PhD degree).
- Excellent vector graphic visualization skills, including proficiency with Illustrator or Inkscape for formatting and layout design. Proven writing skills in developing scientific deliverables are required.
- Demonstrable experience independently writing scientific abstracts and creating posters and short oral presentations is required.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and timelines while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and oral communication skills.
- Strong computer literacy, including experience with Inkscape, Adobe Illustrator, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, collaborative writing in SharePoint, and citation managers, is required.
- Demonstrated team player.
- Actively displays behaviors that support the mission, vision, and values of Castle Biosciences.
- Preferred Requirements
- A clinical or scientific understanding of oncology is desirable.
*Please see the attached job description for additional roles, responsibilities, and requirements.
SCHEDULE
- The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Occasionally, off-hour work may be necessary to communicate and meet deadlines.
- For the first 3-6 months, this position requires 4 days per week in the office. After that, the role transitions to 2 days per week in the office, with the option for up to 3 days of remote work.
READY TO JOIN OUR BIOTECH TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that this would be the right position for you, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
ABOUT CASTLE BIOSCIENCES INC.
At Castle, it all comes down to people. After all, disease doesn't just happen - it happens to people. We believe that disease management and treatment decisions can be better informed through a person's unique biology, which is revealed through the scientific rigor of our innovative, laboratory-developed tests. We are committed to empowering healthcare providers and patients with the goal of improved outcomes.
Every employee at Castle has an impact on patient care, and we work to ensure that everyone finds their work to be both challenging and rewarding. We behave with integrity and treat our colleagues with respect and kindness. Our culture fosters an environment of trust, transparency, and collaboration. We prioritize and encourage internal growth and professional development.
If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of patients while doing something that inspires you, Castle may be the right place for you. Castle Biosciences was ranked #188 by the Financial Times in 2023 as one of Americas' Fastest-Growing Companies.
Castle Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veterans' status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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