SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles Ability to write in a clear, concise, and accurate language that can be understood by technical and non-technical audiences Ability to understand complex scientific information, theories, and practices Skilled in identifying extramural funding mechanisms for faculty and programs Skilled in coordinating strategic writing projects. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSSubject matter expert responsible for research, writing, and editing of technical documents Mentors and coaches other scientific writers in editing and compiling appendices of documents related to technical reports Works with departments, agencies and sponsors to ensure that specific requirements are met with respect to document content and formatting.