Scientific Copy Editor

STEM Graduates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing group in Life Sciences is seeking an entry-level Scientific Copy Editor to join their team. The role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary of up to £30K, alongside excellent benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities. Candidates should possess a degree in biological or medical sciences and a passion for the English language. The job involves language and copy-editing of scientific manuscripts while maintaining high standards of communication. Training in copy-editing will be provided.

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

• Willingness to maintain a level of scientific knowledge appropriate to the role.
• Capability to self-motivate.
• Previous editing experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Language and copy edit scientific and technical manuscripts.
• Adhere to the organisation's working methods, procedures and systems.

Skills

Passion for the English language

Ability to comprehend scientific concepts

Education

Degree in biological/medical sciences

Job description

Scientific Copy Editor

Job Location: London - Hybrid Working

Job Salary: up to £30K DOE

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

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 Responsibility

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
• Previous editing experience (Desirable)