Scientific Copy Editor

Stem Graduates; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing firm in the UK is seeking an entry-level Copy Editor. The role involves editing scientific and technical manuscripts, ideal for a biological or medical sciences graduate. The position offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and benefits like health insurance, holidays, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

Dental and optical cover

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Fresh fruit

Employee support programme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of language and editing.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to scientific content.

Responsibilities

• Copy edit scientific and technical manuscripts.
• Adhere to the organization's procedures and systems.

Skills

Passion for the English language

Ability to comprehend scientific concepts

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in biological/medical sciences

Job description

Overview

Job Keywords: Scientific Copy Editor Jobs / Medical Communications Jobs / Scientific Communications Jobs

We are currently working with a leading publishing group in Life Sciences who have been going for almost 30 years. They publish over 10 journals in various therapeutic areas and the members of the editorial board are world-renowned scientists. Their aim is to enable scientific communication in a clear and concise manner, striving to meet deadlines and goals and provide prompt publication of original high-quality work.

They are currently looking for a Biological or Medical Sciences graduate to join their team as a Copy Editor. They are able to offer hybrid working, a competitive salary and excellent benefits. There is training provided in copy-editing and opportunities for further career development.

Job Benefits

• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• Dental and optical cover
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Fresh fruit
• Employee support programme

Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for an entry-level graduate to join who has a passion for the English language and the ability to comprehend new scientific concepts and ideas. The job holder is required to language and copy edit scientific and technical manuscripts, while adhering to the organisation’s working methods, procedures and systems.

Job Requirements

• A degree in biological/medical sciences
• The willingness to maintain a level of scientific knowledge appropriate to the role
• The capability to self-motivate