Business Professional - Contract Technical Copy Editor

Job Description : This position will handle copy editing and proofreading as assigned for a significant volume of technically oriented marketing pieces, including application notes, white papers, protocols, brochures, handbooks, blogs, technical notes, video scripts, trade-show materials, scientific posters, and sales / training presentations.

This position ensures these items adhere to strict scientific accuracy, as well as our brand style and trademark guidelines, while always employing accurate grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.

It requires an individual with a meticulous approach who can edit quickly and effectively, who isn't afraid to address challenging scientific subjects, and who can be adaptable enough to vary editing styles for differing client needs.

An equal opportunity position at a company that appreciates and encourages and promotes diversity and inclusion, this is an outstanding job on a wonderful team! You will love it, and we look forward to having you play a role in our ongoing success!

This position does not involve writing, proofreading, or editing technical manuals, specification documents, or instructional materials.

Please do not submit samples of this type of writing or editing.

Skills :

Strong scientific copy editing background / experience

Knowledge of and familiarity with CSE Scientific Style and Format and Chicago Manual of Style guidelines

Ability to quickly learn and integrate house style exceptions into above guidelines

Flexibility in editing style, from providing basic grammatical repairs to deep-dive editorial passes

Preference for and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Attention to detail and high regard for quality

Strong collaboration and customer service skills

Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InCopy, and Microsoft Office Suite

Education :

Requires a master s degree in the life sciences. PhD strongly preferred.

2 3 years of scientific copy editing experience

Copy editing certification (BELS) preferred

Comments for Suppliers :

This position does not involve writing, proofreading, or editing technical manuals, specification documents, or instructional materials.

Please do not submit samples of this type of writing or editing.

8 hours per Day 9am-5pm PT- Prefer a West Coast candidate. 100% remote

Additional Sills : Skills :

Skills : Category

Category

Name

Required

Importance

Experience

No items to display.