Temporary Research Associate - Technical Editor

CIPM is looking to hire Research Aassociate - Technical Editor to

support the cooperative agreement with APHIS PPQ S&T Plant Pest

Risk Analysis (PPRA) unit. The incumbent will work under a project

lead serving as a Technical Editor supporting the cooperative

activities between PPRA and CIPM. The primary duty will be to

provide editorial support that aid in the development of reports that

support the protection of U.S. agriculture from exotic plant pests.

The incumbent will edit, fact check, format, and help write

documents. They will ensure that documents conform to established

styles and U.S. laws (e.g., documents are 508c compliant). The individual

will be required to work closely with others in a team environment and will

help the team to meet project deadlines by

assisting federal staff and cooperators to determine how to best

present information in a clear and concise manner.

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Department Information

Job City & State Raleigh, NC Department CIPM

System Information

Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional Working Title Temporary Research Associate - Technical Editor

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule 40/hrs per week Other Work/Responsibilities

• n/a

Minimum Experience/Education

• MS or BSc degree plus three years of relevant experience.

Department Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and EndNote
• Scientific literacy in agricultural-based sciences (i.e., Plant

Pathology, Entomology, Botany, etc.).

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Familiarity with agricultural-related biological fields such as Plant Pathology, Entomology, Ecology, Botany, Weed Science, Crop Science
• Experience editing scientific/technical communication

Required License or Certification

• n/a

Valid NC Driver's License required? No Commercial Driver's License Required? No

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