Hybrid Scientific/Medical Copy Editor - Clear Science

Biothreats Emergence, Analysis and Communications Network (BEACON); Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University's Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases (CEID) seeks a full-time Scientific/Medical Copy Editor in Boston, MA, with hybrid work options. You will edit manuscripts, reports, grant proposals, and educational materials to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to CEID's standards.

You will verify terminology and citation formats, help develop style guides, support publication preparation, and ensure accessibility for specialist and non-specialist audiences while coordinating

Qualifications

• Strong grammar, proofreading, and text editing skills with meticulous detail.
• Editorial and writing skills to shape complex scientific content clearly.
• Experience editing scientific, medical, or public health materials; familiarity with AMA/APA/Chicago.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a related field; strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary environments and adapt to evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Edit manuscripts, reports, grant proposals, and educational materials for clarity and accuracy.
• Verify scientific terminology and citation formats; ensure consistency with editorial standards.
• Assist in developing and maintaining style guides and preparing materials for publication.
• Help ensure content is accessible to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Skills

Grammar

Proofreading

Text Editing

Editorial Writing

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in public health

Biomedical sciences

English / journalism

Job description

Boston University's Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases (CEID) seeks a full-time Scientific/Medical Copy Editor in Boston, MA, with hybrid work options. You will edit manuscripts, reports, grant proposals, and educational materials to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to CEID's standards.

You will verify terminology and citation formats, help develop style guides, support publication preparation, and ensure accessibility for specialist and non-specialist audiences while coordinating