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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Scientific Writer/Editor, OncoKB
Are you a scientist enthusiastic about cancer biology, genomics, and their clinical applications? The Center for Molecular Oncology (CMO) is seeking a Scientific Writer/Editor to support OncoKB, our FDA-recognized precision oncology knowledge base.
The CMO promotes precision oncology through genomic analysis to help guide the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancer. OncoKB is an integral part of MSK’s clinical genomics platform, capturing scientific and clinical knowledge about genomic biomarkers and their implications across cancer types. In this role, you will help expand and maintain OncoKB by evaluating emerging scientific evidence, curating genomic and clinical information, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of its content.
Role Overview:
- Curate, maintain, and perform quality control of clinical and genomic annotations for the OncoKB knowledge base.
- Research and write summaries for new cancer-associated genes and genomic variants.
- Conduct thorough literature reviews to identify and evaluate relevant information from scientific publications, public databases, oncology conferences, and other sources.
- Interpret preclinical and clinical evidence related to genomic biomarkers and targeted therapies.
- Write, edit, proofread, fact-check, and format scientific content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to OncoKB standards.
- Identify gaps in existing OncoKB annotations and proactively research and address them.
- Support genomic curation projects in collaboration with OncoKB scientists.
- Coordinate review cycles and contribute to the maintenance and improvement of OncoKB SOPs and curation processes.
- Use appropriate AI-based tools for literature retrieval and data assessment while maintaining data integrity and accuracy.
- Train and provide guidance to summer students supporting annotation projects.
Key Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field with at least 2–4 years of related experience; PhD strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of cancer biology, genetics, genomics, and molecular biology.
- Experience interpreting scientific literature, including figures, tables, experimental models, and functional studies.
- Ability to interpret clinical trial protocols and results, including key oncology endpoints and study designs.
- Strong scientific writing and editing skills, including copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Core Skills:
- Scientific literature review and evidence synthesis
- Cancer biology and genomics
- Genomic data curation and annotation
- Clinical trial data interpretation
- Scientific writing, editing, and proofreading
- Data quality control and organization
- Strong communication and collaboration
- AI-assisted literature retrieval and data assessment
Additional Information:
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours, hybrid (primarily remote)
- Location: 321 E. 61st Street, NYC (Joy Building)
- Reporting to: OncoKB Manager (OncoKB Senior Scientist)
Pay Range: $92,700.00 - $148,400.00
FSLA Status: Exempt
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
About us:
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Scientific Writer/Editor, OncoKB
Are you a scientist enthusiastic about cancer biology, genomics, and their clinical applications? The Center for Molecular Oncology (CMO) is seeking a Scientific Writer/Editor to support OncoKB, our FDA-recognized precision oncology knowledge base.
The CMO promotes precision oncology through genomic analysis to help guide the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancer. OncoKB is an integral part of MSK’s clinical genomics platform, capturing scientific and clinical knowledge about genomic biomarkers and their implications across cancer types. In this role, you will help expand and maintain OncoKB by evaluating emerging scientific evidence, curating genomic and clinical information, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of its content.
Role Overview:
- Curate, maintain, and perform quality control of clinical and genomic annotations for the OncoKB knowledge base.
- Research and write summaries for new cancer-associated genes and genomic variants.
- Conduct thorough literature reviews to identify and evaluate relevant information from scientific publications, public databases, oncology conferences, and other sources.
- Interpret preclinical and clinical evidence related to genomic biomarkers and targeted therapies.
- Write, edit, proofread, fact-check, and format scientific content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to OncoKB standards.
- Identify gaps in existing OncoKB annotations and proactively research and address them.
- Support genomic curation projects in collaboration with OncoKB scientists.
- Coordinate review cycles and contribute to the maintenance and improvement of OncoKB SOPs and curation processes.
- Use appropriate AI-based tools for literature retrieval and data assessment while maintaining data integrity and accuracy.
- Train and provide guidance to summer students supporting annotation projects.
Key Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field with at least 2–4 years of related experience; PhD strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of cancer biology, genetics, genomics, and molecular biology.
- Experience interpreting scientific literature, including figures, tables, experimental models, and functional studies.
- Ability to interpret clinical trial protocols and results, including key oncology endpoints and study designs.
- Strong scientific writing and editing skills, including copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Core Skills:
- Scientific literature review and evidence synthesis
- Cancer biology and genomics
- Genomic data curation and annotation
- Clinical trial data interpretation
- Scientific writing, editing, and proofreading
- Data quality control and organization
- Strong communication and collaboration
- AI-assisted literature retrieval and data assessment
Additional Information:
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours, hybrid (primarily remote)
- Location: 321 E. 61st Street, NYC (Joy Building)
- Reporting to: OncoKB Manager (OncoKB Senior Scientist)
Pay Range: $92,700.00 - $148,400.00
FSLA Status: Exempt
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
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Match your credentials to the right category
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive writing or editorial experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's. Document your publishing credits, editorial promotions, and specialized subject matter expertise before your employer files.
Search for PERM-filing employers on Migrate Mate
Target employers who have filed PERM labor certifications for Writer or Editor roles specifically. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, so you can focus your applications on companies already familiar with the process.
Verify your wage against the prevailing wage
Your employer's PERM filing must certify your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific Writer or Editor role before negotiating your offer.
Prepare a portfolio that proves specialty occupation depth
PERM recruitment tests require your employer to show no qualified U.S. applicant is available. A portfolio demonstrating niche expertise, such as technical documentation, multilingual content, or industry-specific editorial judgment, strengthens the employer's position throughout that recruitment process.
Understand priority dates before you accept an offer
EB-2 and EB-3 both carry per-country annual limits. If you're from India or China, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status, potentially years after I-140 approval. Confirm the current Visa Bulletin cutoff dates with your employer before signing.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140. AC21 job portability also lets you change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 has been pending 180 days. Confirm both options with USCIS before resigning.
Green Card Writer/Editor: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Writer or Editor role?
Most Writer and Editor positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals holding a bachelor's degree in journalism, English, communications, or a closely related field. EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree or if you hold a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive editorial or writing experience that the employer can document in the PERM filing.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for writers?
H-1B visa is temporary, capped at 85,000 annually, and subject to a lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is permanent but requires PERM labor certification, where your employer must conduct DOL-supervised recruitment to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available. The process takes longer, but approval leads to lawful permanent residence rather than a renewable work status.
What does the PERM process require from a Writer or Editor employer?
The employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from the Department of Labor, run a mandatory recruitment campaign including job postings and advertising, document that no qualified U.S. applicant was found, and then file the PERM application with DOL. Only after PERM certification is approved can the employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Writer and Editor roles?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified PERM filing history for writing and editorial occupations. Focusing on companies that have already navigated the PERM process for similar roles shortens your search significantly, since those employers understand the recruitment and documentation requirements and are more likely to repeat the process for a qualified candidate.
Can I change jobs after my employer starts the green card process?
Two distinct protections apply. If your original employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140 for the same or a similar occupational category. Separately, once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in the queue.