Scientific Communications Technical Writer (Technology Transfer)
Job Location:
Rockville, MD - USA
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Job Summary
(ID: 2026-1488)
Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research biomedical informatics and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science software engineering and program management we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Benefits:
- 100% Medical Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
- Employee Referral Bonus
- 401K Match
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Overview
Axle is seeking a Scientific Communications & Technology Transfer Writer. This role focuses on translating complex biomedical research scientific discoveries and technology transfer activities into clear engaging and business-friendly communications for external audiences. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between scientific innovation and commercialization by developing content that supports technology marketing licensing partnering stakeholder engagement and technology transfer initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate complex scientific biomedical and technical information into clear concise plain-language content for non-scientific business licensing partnering stakeholder and public audiences.
- Develop technology summaries commercialization success stories marketing abstracts and partnership-focused materials to support licensing and technology transfer activities.
- Write and edit content for:
- Newsletters
- Annual reports
- Website content
- Technology transfer success stories
- Partnership and commercialization materials
- Stakeholder communications
- Create external-facing communications materials including:
- PowerPoint presentations and executive briefings
- One-page summaries and fact sheets
- Posters and conference materials
- Figures tables graphics and visual content
- Web and digital communications
- Develop compelling technology transfer narratives that position innovations for industry licensing commercialization and strategic partnerships.
- Collaborate with scientists inventors technology transfer professionals licensing specialists and communications teams to gather and synthesize information.
- Assist in preparing:
- Award nominations
- Technology transfer success stories
- Reports and briefing materials
- Background research and reference documents
- Support development of outreach materials for meetings conferences partnership events websites and technology transfer initiatives.
- Work independently to manage communications projects from concept to final deliverable while meeting deadlines and maintaining high quality standards.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must submit 23 writing samples demonstrating the ability to translate complex scientific or technical concepts into clear plain-language content for non-scientific business stakeholder licensing commercialization or public audiences.
Technical manuscripts academic publications dissertations or journal articles alone will not satisfy this requirement.
- Masters degree in Biology Life Sciences Biomedical Sciences Public Health Science Communications or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in scientific communications technical writing or science communications for external audiences.
- Minimum 2 years of experience supporting technology transfer commercialization licensing business development innovation or scientific outreach activities.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear engaging content for non-technical audiences.
- Experience producing external-facing materials such as:
- Technology summaries
- Commercialization success stories
- Newsletters
- Annual reports
- Website content
- Stakeholder communications
- Experience creating or supporting visual communications products including PowerPoint presentations posters figures graphics or infographics.
- Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with scientists inventors subject matter experts and technology transfer professionals.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
- Familiarity with collaboration tools (e.g. SharePoint Teams).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting technology transfer offices licensing programs commercialization efforts or innovation-focused organizations.
- Experience writing for industry business development licensing partnering or external stakeholder audiences.
- Familiarity with NIH NIAID TTIPO or federal research environments.
- Experience preparing award nominations recognition packages or technology transfer accomplishment materials.
- Experience with web-based content digital communications newsletters or social media outreach.
- Ability to develop visually engaging content including presentations graphics figures infographics and conference materials.
- Knowledge of intellectual property licensing commercialization or technology transfer processes.
The diversity of Axles employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age race gender religion national origin disability marital status covered veteran status sexual orientation status with respect to public assistance and other characteristics protected under state federal or local law and to deter those who aid abet or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.
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Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills responsibilities duties and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position job description or responsibilities as needed.
This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidates experience qualifications skills and location.
Salary Range
$80000 - $90000 USD
About Company
Empowering Breakthroughs in Biomedical Research with Innovative Technology Solutions and Collaborations with Prominent Organizations such as NIH
