Scientific Writer/Editor - ON-CALL
ICFWe are seeking an experienced Medical Writer/Editor to support high-visibility federal health communications initiatives. This role focuses on developing, editing, and maintaining evidence-based health content for public and professional audiences, translating complex scientific information into clear, accessible formats aligned with federal plain language and health literacy standards.
Key Responsibilities
Research, write, edit, and update health-related content for web and print formats
Translate complex medical and scientific information into plain language
Develop and edit fact sheets and educational materials based on scientific evidence
Ensure alignment with federal plain language and accessibility guidelines
Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders
Perform quality control reviews for accuracy and consistency
Support web content updates using content management systems (CMS)
Apply web-writing best practices including SEO and scannability
Support recurring content review cycles
Develop meeting summaries and synthesis documents as needed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelorās degree in a relevant field (Masterās preferred)
At least 3 years of experience writing and editing medical or scientific content
Experience writing for public and/or professional audiences
Strong understanding of plain language and health literacy principles
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Ability to synthesize complex scientific material
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting federal health agencies
Familiarity with biomedical or integrative health topics
Experience developing content for multiple audience types
Experience with CMS platforms
Bilingual capabilities (e.g., Spanish)
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams
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Working at ICF
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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$61,232.00 - $104,094.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)