Scientific Copy Editor

STEM Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A leading publishing group in Life Sciences is seeking an entry-level copy editor to edit and language-edit scientific manuscripts. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in biological or medical sciences and have a passion for the English language. This full-time position offers hybrid working and benefits such as a pension scheme and private health insurance. If you're self-motivated and eager to maintain scientific knowledge, apply now.

Qualifications

• A degree in biological or medical sciences is essential.
• Willingness to maintain relevant scientific knowledge.
• Strong ability to self-motivate and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Language-edit and copy-edit scientific and technical manuscripts.
• Adhere to the organisation’s working methods and procedures.

Skills

Comprehend scientific concepts

Language editing

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in biological/medical sciences

Job description

Job Summary

We are currently working with a leading publishing group in Life Sciences who have been in the industry for almost 30 years. They publish over 10 journals across various therapeutic areas, and their editorial board is composed of 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.

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

Key Responsibilities

This entry‑level role is designed for a Biological or Medical Sciences graduate with a passion for the English language and the ability to comprehend new scientific concepts. The copy editor will language‑edit and copy‑edit scientific and technical manuscripts, adhering to the organisation’s working methods, procedures and systems.

Requirements

• A degree in biological/medical sciences
• Willingness to maintain a level of scientific knowledge appropriate to the role
• Capability to self‑motivate

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Science
• Industry: Writing and Editing

Location: London, United Kingdom