Associate Scientific Writer

CellCarta

Wilrijk, Belgium

Kickstart your career in scientific writing and life sciences! We are looking for a motivated Associate Scientific Writer to join our innovative team. In this role, you will help create clear, accurate, and high-quality scientific and technical documents, including study reports, validation reports, and data presentations. If you enjoy turning complex scientific concepts into accessible content and want to grow your expertise, this is the perfect opportunity. Join us and make a meaningful impact!

Summary

The Associate Scientific Writer will assist with the writing of scientific and technical documentation, including validation reports, clinical and non-clinical study reports, scientific posters and data presentations, training guidelines, instruction manuals, and other scientific documents as needed. Depending on the document type and purpose, documents must meet the requirements of ISO 13485, ISO 15189, CAP/CLIA, GxP, 21 CFR Part 820, and IVDR.

Responsibilities

General

Adhere to company policy on patient and client confidentiality;
Review findings from QA and prepare revisions to technical documents.

Learn & Conduct

Support the creation of high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended use;
Conduct literature searches and create factual summaries of the data;
Perform activities under the supervision of a scientific writer;
Effectively incorporate changes and feedback from document reviewers, based on instructions and in accordance with quality guidelines;
Apply continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality and efficiency of the documentation team’s processes and outputs;
Ensure adherence to applicable quality and regulatory guidelines;
Convert processed data and data reports into clear, accurate, and insightful narratives. Results may be presented using tables, graphs, and photomicrographs;
Prepare PowerPoint presentations summarizing study details, methods, images, results, and conclusions. Presentations may be used for project kick-off meetings, progress updates between project managers and clients, or summary reports at the end of a project;
Submit raw data and written text for quality control review;
Conduct basic statistical analyses on data sets.

Communication & Collaboration

Actively engage with the Scientific Writing team and subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure specialized topics are addressed accurately and on time;
Collaborate with internal teams to gain a thorough understanding of workflows, products (e.g., clinical tests, clinical studies), and documentation requirements.

Risk Management

Proactively address potential issues, provide timely updates, and collaborate effectively to achieve project goals.

Training & Development

Actively participate in various activities and initiatives, taking a proactive role in advancing CellCarta’s growth;
Gradually take on more responsibilities to grow into an Scientific Writer position.

Education

Master’s degree in a scientific field, with a strong interest in scientific writing;
Or a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and sufficient prior technical writing experience to perform the duties described.

Main Requirements

Demonstrates the ability and commitment to learn;
Has a basic familiarity with technical writing concepts and technologies;
Proficient in Microsoft Office and documentation tools;
Able to grasp technical concepts and make them easily understandable;
Exhibits meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work independently after instruction;
Displays strong organizational skills, including timeliness, professionalism, thoroughness, oversight, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively;
Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills;
Able to multitask; flexible and resilient under pressure;
Effectively understands and applies company and departmental processes and quality requirements;
Maintains a work culture focused on customer service, quality, and meeting deadlines;
Maintains a positive, energetic, and proactive attitude, contributing to a dynamic and collaborative work environment.