Proof Reader

Indegene; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 335,000 - 580,000; Part time

Job summary

Indegene in Bengaluru (Manyata Tech Park) is seeking a Proofreading / Technical Editing professional for a 6 months contract. You will ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to client style guides across digital content and e-learning materials.

The role requires 1–6 years of proofreading or technical editing, a strong command of English, and familiarity with PDFs. Training will cover project processes and quality standards; confidentiality and information security are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in Life Sciences or English Literature; a relevant diploma may also be considered.
• 1–6 years of experience in proofreading or technical editing.
• Strong command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Understand fundamentals of proofreading and apply standard proofreading practices.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail in content and style.
• Follow client-provided style guides and editorial guidelines.
• Understand proofreading requirements across different digital devices and environments.
• Cross-check content for style, order, alignment, layout, and formatting consistency.
• Prepare and maintain editorial documentation to ensure consistency across all modules and files within a project.
• Review assignments for data integrity, typographical errors, and appropriate line breaks.
• Ensure all project components for print and e-learning are completed accurately from one review round to the next, meeting internal quality metrics.
• Proofread documents, tasks, and assignments within the specified timelines.
• Undergo training on project processes, tools, and technical requirements.
• Adhere to quality, confidentiality, and information security policies.
• Comply with established quality systems, processes, training requirements, and project specifications.

Skills

Proofreading

Technical editing

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Master's degree in English

Tools

PDF documents

Job description

Job Location - Bangalore - Manyata Tech Park

Job Type- 6 months Contract

Job Description Proofreading / Technical Editing

Key Responsibilities

1. Understand the fundamentals of proofreading and apply standard proofreading practices.
2. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail in content and style.
3. Understand different types of deliverables and their respective style guides.
4. Follow client-provided style guides and editorial guidelines.
5. Understand proofreading requirements across different digital devices and environments.
6. Cross-check content for style, order, alignment, layout, and formatting consistency.
7. Prepare and maintain editorial documentation to ensure consistency across all modules and files within a project.
8. Review assignments for data integrity, typographical errors, and appropriate line breaks.
9. Ensure all project components for print and e-learning are completed accurately from one review round to the next, meeting internal quality metrics.
10. Proofread documents, tasks, and assignments within the specified timelines.
11. Undergo training on project processes, tools, and technical requirements.
12. Adhere to quality, confidentiality, and information security policies.
13. Comply with established quality systems, processes, training requirements, and project specifications.

Candidate Requirements

1. Graduate or postgraduate in Life Sciences or English Literature; a relevant diploma may also be considered.
2. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences or English.
3. 1–6 years of experience in proofreading or technical editing, with a strong command of the English language.
4. Familiarity with working on PDF documents and digital content online.