About the job
Your Contribution at Lila Sciences
At Lila Sciences, we believe that scientific discoveries only make a meaningful impact when they are effectively communicated. Our Government sector team acts as a vital link between exceptional researchers and the government clients and internal stakeholders who rely on their insights. We are on the lookout for a Physical Science Technical Writer who excels in this pivotal role.
In this role, you will report to the Head of Government Partnerships and act as a crucial connector between our scientific team and the stakeholders who support and implement their research findings. You will take complex technical information, methodologies, and data and translate them into clear, credible, and actionable language. Collaborating closely with our Grants Manager, who oversees the proposal process, you will craft the technical and scientific elements that lie at the core of successful submissions.
As a quality assurance gatekeeper, you will leverage your domain expertise to identify scientific inaccuracies, challenge vague claims, and ensure that all deliverables adhere to the highest standards of technical excellence before they are finalized.
This position transcends mere documentation maintenance; it is a strategic communication role designed for someone with enough scientific acumen to grasp intricate research concepts and the communication prowess to convey them to non-specialist audiences. Importantly, we seek a candidate who is adept at utilizing AI tools as a productivity enhancer: a writer who can harness LLMs, create streamlined automation processes, or design workflow tools that empower individuals to achieve remarkable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate Scientific Research for Government Stakeholders
Engage directly with Lila's scientists and engineers to fully comprehend their research, then generate briefings, white papers, and executive reports that effectively communicate scientific insights to government clients, program officers, and agency stakeholders, adjusting tone, depth, and format as needed. - Proposal and Grant Development Support
Collaborate with the Grants Manager to create the technical and scientific components of proposal applications (technical narratives, methods descriptions, scientific appendices) for initiatives funded by the DOE and UK, ensuring consistency in tone, format, and compliance throughout. - Content Repository and Knowledge Management
Develop and maintain a repository of reusable, version-controlled technical content, including vetted scientific descriptions, methods summaries, capability statements, and regulatory narratives, to facilitate efficient knowledge transfer.

