Role Overview
Kelly is hiring a staff-level Science Writer (Infectious Diseases). This is a full-time role in Bethesda. posted 2 days ago. The posted range is $150k to $175k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Kelly Government Solutions is seeking a Science Writer (Infectious Diseases) to support the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at NIH in Bethesda, MD. The role involves on-site work on the NIH Campus in Bethesda, MD with eligibility for telework.
KEY TASKS
(1) Provide science writing support to the Policy, Planning and Evaluation Branch within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to develop documents and facilitate responses to requests for review of research policies, agency plans, and federal research regulations
(2) Coordinate with NIAID divisions for document reviews and comments in an effort to development Institute-level responses.
(3) Perform literature reviews of scientific and technical literature and prepare summaries and reports for distribution among research and other staff members.
(4) Translate scientific language and communicate technical ideas to a general audience in plain language, focusing on concepts related to infectious and immune-mediated diseases
(5) Provide expert advice and consultation to staff on issues related to scientific and programmatic written articles.
(6) Provide expert advice for general health and science communications activities that involve content creation for health communication and outreach projects, scientific and technical publications, promotional materials, correspondence, and online events.
(7) Research, write and edit scientific and technical information in a variety of formats, including articles, blog posts, factsheets, one-pagers, brochures, policy papers, presentations and speeches, workshop summaries, reports, briefing materials, press releases, content for digital media in online and print format
(8) Advise executives and program managers on written materials to be developed and present strategies for maximizing impact and performance toward goas and objectives; organize and upload information to repositories and integrate local databases with enterprise-level software and applications
(9) Critically review draft documents, synthesize comments, and incorporate appropriate comments from other reviewers into successive drafts to prepare final documents.
(10) Proofread all documents (drafts and final forms) for scientific and technical accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them for review and approval or acceptance.
(11) Design and maintain templates and detailed usage instructions for preparing common documentation, such as posters, presentations, reports, proposals, abstracts, etc.
REQUIREMENTS
(1) Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, or related discipline with minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
(2) Understanding of technical scientific terms and concepts related to infectious and immune-mediated diseases, microbiology and/or immunology
(3) Experience communicating technical ideas to a general audience and translating scientific language into plain language
(4) Experience writing for public, media, and health professional audiences, which includes organizing and gathering information related to the development of reports, briefings, and media outreach.
(5) Demonstrate experience preparing scientific reports and summaries as well as proofreading and editing.
(6) Knowledge of 508c compliance and federally mandated accessibility requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Science Writer (Infectious Diseases) position at Kelly?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Kelly. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Science Writer (Infectious Diseases) position at Kelly located?
This position is based in Bethesda. Kelly has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
How much does the Science Writer (Infectious Diseases) role at Kelly pay?
Kelly has posted a compensation range of $150k to $175k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Science Writer (Infectious Diseases) role at Kelly posted?
This role was posted on June 5, 2026 (2 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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