Science Analyst

Rose Li and Associates, Inc. (RLA), a growing professional services firm based in Chevy Chase, MD, seeks a full-time Science Analyst/Writer (Associate). In this role, you will conduct research, analyze information, and develop scientific and technical communications to help RLA’s government, academic, and corporate clients move science forward in service of humanity. RLA supports life and social science organizations by conducting literature reviews, performing quantitative and qualitative analyses to shape program assessments and public policy reviews, and by providing a variety of writing support. Inherent in all these projects is the ability to become quickly oriented to unfamiliar and complex biomedical and social science topics, to translate those topics into a variety of exceptionally well-crafted materials that work for a range of audiences, and to collaborate on a team to make those materials as effective as possible.

If you are excited about being part of a growing enterprise and are passionate about moving science forward, producing high-quality work, and supporting a team effort, we invite you to read the specific responsibilities below and apply.

**Responsibilities**:
**_Analysis_**
- Help formulate precise analytical questions to deliver insights to science research communities and public policy organizations
- Develop and recommend data analysis strategies that optimize quality and efficiency
- Use statistical techniques to identify, analyze, and interpret patterns in data sets
- Support the development of data visualizations for technical and lay audiences
- Translate quantitative analysis into compelling prose
- Conduct literature reviews and prepare bibliographies on unfamiliar science topics

**_Science Writing_**
- Synthesize written and oral comments from multiple sources into coherent, logically organized documents that highlight key points and minimize redundancy
- Translate or abstract technical papers into lay language
- Attend and document scientific meetings (both in person and via web or teleconference) on a regular basis, capturing high-level outcomes and action items quickly and accurately
- Conduct literature reviews and prepare bibliographies on unfamiliar science topics

**_Other Writing and Communications Projects_**
- Assist with blog posts or other marketing / outreach focused efforts
- Support proposal and business development efforts
- Provide copy editing and quality control support

**Job Qualifications**

**_Required Skills and Experience_**
- Successful experience writing about scientific and/or technical material
- Strong verbal and outstanding written communication skills
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- “Can do” attitude and ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously, on time, and with limited oversight
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word (including templates, styles, and layout functions), Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe DC Pro, etc.
- Ability to meet and maintain requirements of National Agency Clearance with Inquiries (NACI) and installation access requirements for Fort Detrick
- Ability and willingness to commute daily to Chevy Chase office and periodically attend meetings throughout the greater Washington, DC region

**_Preferred Skills and Experience_**
- Experience conducting research in the social sciences, including health economics, psychology, and demography
- Experience with SharePoint and citation management software (e.g., Zotero)
- Experience writing for both technical and lay audiences

**Education**
- PhD in a related field **OR**:

- MA/MS in social or biological sciences, or related field plus at least 2 years of experience