We will meet in room 308 at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism,  219 West 40th Street, from 6 to 8 p.m. Space is limited, so RSVP now.

Before the Lights Go Out explores big-picture nuance that gets left out of the day-to-day chatter about energy. What are the big trends that will shape what we can and can’t do over the next 40 years? How does our electricity infrastructure work? Discover how that infrastructure is a lot more interesting (and a lot more complicated) than most laypeople realize.

Maggie’s storytelling includes some fun and funny history of how our current infrastructure came to be. Her critical analysis explains both why we have to solve our energy problem, and why solving it is going to be harder than many climate hawks want to believe. Maggie’s book makes a confusing subject accessible by offering a more nuanced perspective on a topic that’s often very ideology driven.

Scott Rosenberg at Grist.org calls Before the Ligths Go Out “…a fast, filling read that will arm you with a deeper understanding of the precariousness of our electricity grid, the distinction between efficiency and conservation, and the pros and cons of each of the energy sources we imagine as our savior.”

NASW member Carl Zimmer, contributing editor at Discover and author of Parasite Rex and Science Ink, says Maggie is “one of the most innovative science writers at work today. In Before the Lights Go Out, she digs into perhaps the most puzzling — and urgent — stories of our time: where are we going to get our energy from in future decades?”

Maggie Koerth-Baker is science editor at BoingBoing.net, one of the most-read blogs in the United States with millions of monthly readers. She also is a freelance science journalist whose work has appeared in magazines like Discover, Popular Science, and New Scientist, and on websites like Scientific American and National Geographic News. In addition to Before the Lights Go Out, Maggie is the author of Be Amazing, a tongue-in-cheek self-improvement guide written with the publishers of mental_floss magazine.

When:
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
6 to 8 p.m.

Where:
City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism
219 West 40th Street, Room 308

Admission:
Free for 2012 Dues Paid SWINY members
$5 for non-members
Free for CUNY Graduate School of Journalism Students

Not a member? Join SWINY here (for just $25/year) so that we can continue to support more such activities.

RSVP by May 25: http://swiny.pandaform.com/pub/lqwun1/new

Chat with other writers, editors and PIOs. Reconnect with your colleagues and meet new ones. There is no cover charge, but we ask that you buy at least one drink to support our friends at Windfall. Everyone is welcome. Please forward this message to colleagues or friends that you think might be interested in attending.

RSVP here: http://swiny.pandaform.com/pub/mxuogq/new

Questions? Email David Levine, davidlevine51@gmail.com

How do you get there? Windfall is right next to Times Square, one block south of Bryant Park between 5th and 6th Aves. Take the 7/B/D/F/V to 42nd St./6th Ave.

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Remember gene therapy? Once heralded as tomorrow’s magic bullet technique for curing human genetic diseases, it fell victim to some tragic failures, including human deaths. High-profile experimental programs were halted.

Good news! There’s now evidence-based reason for optimism that gene therapy will become a viable treatment for certain genetic diseases.

Ricki Lewis, who pays close attention to this field, has now woven together a captivating update in her new book, The Forever Fix: Gene Therapy and The Boy Who Saved It, published by St. Martin’s Press.

The fact that Lewis is an accomplished science journalist who also holds a PhD in genetics, is a genetics counselor, and has authored a genetics textbook means she is ideally equipped to tell the story—and it shows! The Forever Fix is garnering accolades from professional and amateur reviewers alike — see The Wall Street Journal, Science News and Amazon.

When: April 17th, 6 p.m. (Doors open at 6, the program starts at 6:15)

Where: 3 Park Avenue, 22nd Floor (Headquarters of the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers)

Cost: Free for SWINY members; $5 for nonmembers

RSVP here: http://swiny.pandaform.com/pub/jqklyx/new

Join SWINY (for just $25/year) so that we can continue to support more such activities.

(Thanks to Mobile Libris for organizing the book signing and sales.)

Afterward: SWINY will host Ricki for an informal dinner (restaurant TBD). If you want to join us, please RSVP to drbethie@rcn.com so that we can make reservations.

Full Time, Princeton, NJ

Job Description:
Qualified candidates will have experience in Clinical Study Reports, Protocols and Amendments, Investigator Brochures, etc… For more information, please email me your CV. I can be reached at lwalton@aerotek.com or 201-793-1006. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

I am a Recruiter for the Aerotek Clinical Research division. My company works with pharmaceutical companies on a national basis to assist them with their staffing needs both on a consulting and permanent basis in the scientific and clinical industry.

Opening is for a long term contract renewal

Pharma Company located in Princeton, NJ area and you must be commutable to the office on a daily basis.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Contract Medical Writer (CMW) assumes responsibility in the preparation and revision of documents intended for use in clinical trials, regulatory submissions or other development and commercial activities.
• Specifically, these responsibilities include the preparation of technical documents (e.g., pharmacology, toxicology, chemistry, manufacturing and controls) intended for regulatory submissions, as well as clinical documents:
  • Clinical study reports (CSR)
  • Clinical protocols
  • Investigational brochures
  • Integrated safety and efficacy summaries
• Additionally, the CMW may assist in the preparation of other documents of a scientific or business nature, including, but not limited to: work orders for contract research organizations, revisions of contracts, non-confidential disclosure documents on company’s products and corporate information. The MW works closely in a crossfunctional team environment with: contract research organizations, drug development staff of company, and the drug development and/or the research institute staff.

Educational Qualifications and Relevant Prior Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in the physical or life sciences is the minimum educational requirement
  • An advanced degree (masters or doctorate) incumbent will be considered, but this is not an absolute requirement.
  • American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) certification is preferred.
• Incumbents must have a minimum of five (5) years of pharmaceutical writing experience (preferably in the employment of a pharmaceutical company or a contract research organization)
• Major responsibility for clinical writing
  • Investigational New Drug applications,
  • New Drug Applications,
  • Clinical study protocols (CSRs)
  • Investigational brochures.
• Proficiency, related to prior direct and relevant experience, in preparing individual preclinical and clinical documents is required.
• Previous experience in the selection and management of contracted
  personnel (either through contract research organizations, or individual independent medical writers) is preferred.
• Ability to work in a cross-team environment is essential.
• Knowledge of general office programs (MS-Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and eCTD templates is required.

Contact:
Laura Walton
lwalton@aerotek.com
(201)793-1006

Full Time, Nyack, NY

Job Description:
Nyack Hospital, a Member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System, is a 375-bed acute care medical & surgical hospital with a long history of providing quality care to Rockland County and surrounding communities. We currently have an excellent opportunity available for a Director of Public Relations/Marketing who will be responsible for developing and managing the Hospital’s marketing initiatives. Must have a strong marketing background and experience dealing with crisis communications, media relations and press releases, publicity, electronic communications and community outreach initiatives. Candidate will develop, implement, and manage the ongoing communication programs to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external constituencies. Interacts with the medical professional media, patients, vendors, government officials, and other external audiences. BA or BS in communications or related field is required. At least 5 years experience in marketing and public relations with a minimum of 3 years in a health related facility. Must be comfortable presenting and communicating to senior level audiences.

Please contact:
Lauren Russell, Employment Manager
Nyack Hospital
160 N. Midland Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960
email: HR@NYACKHOSPITAL.ORG,
Phone: 845-348-2155, Fax: 845-348-3045. EOE

Contract (full-time hours), Bergen County, NJ

Job Description:

• Quality Control Specialist will provide support to the Oncology PCU for QC of Medical Writing and other documents as needed.
• Responsibilities will include QC of all documents written in Medical Writing to include protocols, protocol amendments, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, and regulatory documentation.
• The QC Specialist is responsible for performing accurate, precise proof- reading to include spelling, grammar, punctuation and verification of data.
• Masters degree in English/Life Sciences.
• 2 years experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Documentum, Hyperlinking and Bookmarking.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and electronic document management systems, preferably Documentum.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• A copyediting test may be required during an interview.

Contact:
Megan Kilgannon, Recruiter
732-346-9100 x4236
888-228-7165 x4236 (toll free)
mkk@judge.com

Contract, Bergen County, NJ (1 year contract / full time hours – up to 3 days / week from home ; 2 days must be on site)

Job Description:
Work directly with clinical study teams, the Oncology medical writing teams, regulatory affairs personnel, and the publishing group in the preparation of scientifically valid regulatory documents. Responsibilities include prepare regulatory documents on behalf of the company in accordance to ICH guidelines, international regulations, company standards and processes, and the company Writing Style Guide as applicable. Documents include but are not limited to: Protocols and protocol amendments, clinical study reports, addenda, errata. Investigator brochures, new drug advisory submission documents. Participate in clinical study and project team meetings to provide input regarding deliverables, timelines, and processes needed.
Administer the receipt, collation, and incorporation of review documents.
Route documents for approval. The medical writer must be familiar with ICH guidelines and the AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition. The writer will be asked to format and manage long documents with multiple review cycles and tight deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Excellent writer, good organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency using eDMS.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret clinical data.
• 7 years writing exp in pharma industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, RN, Master’s degree in life sciences, PharmD or MD preferred.
• Can work remotely but must work 2 days min onsite. Excellent writing skills, compulsive attention to detail, proficiency using an electronic document management system, and strong analytical ability to interpret clinical data.

Experience:
7 years writing experience in the pharmaceutical industry. A copyediting test will be required during the interview.

Contact:
Megan Kilgannon, Recruiter
732-346-9100 x4236
888-228-7165 x4236 (toll free)
mkk@judge.com

Freelance, Anywhere

Job Description:
JAM Post needs native English-speaking professionals who have experience in scientific research or clinical medicine to edit manuscripts written in English by Japanese researchers and physicians. Our editors’ role is to provide copyediting and proofreading services to these authors as they prepare their materials for publication in English-language journals.

JAM Post’s editors work on a variety of materials, including manuscripts, reports, presentations, abstracts, letters and other technical documents in a wide range of medical and scientific disciplines. Candidates for our editor positions should have a PhD and/or MD in their scientific or medical fields, and English must be the candidate’s first language.

To find out more, email us at edit@jamp.com or visit our website: www.jamp.com/en