Science Editor

BioNews Services; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative digital health solutions company is seeking a full-time science editor to enhance the quality of content for rare disease communities. This role involves editing and assigning articles on cutting-edge research and drug developments, ensuring clarity for a lay audience. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in life sciences and experience in health editing. Join a passionate team dedicated to empowering underserved communities with accurate and accessible information. Enjoy a collaborative environment where your contributions can make a real difference in the lives of those affected by rare diseases.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a life science discipline.
• Experience in health/medical editing for a lay audience.

Responsibilities

• Assign and edit news articles for clarity and accuracy.
• Collaborate with writers and ensure editorial standards.
• Stay updated on emerging disease topics and trends.

Skills

Health Editing

Research Skills

SEO Best Practices

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

WE ARE RARE
Bionews is a digital health solutions company dedicated to empowering more than 50 rare disease communities with trusted information, news, and connections. We foster a space where hope thrives and patients' voices are heard. Since 2013, we've been committed to serving patients and elevating their voices. Our motto is "For Rare, By Rare." With over 50% of our team living with or caring for someone with a rare condition, we deeply understand the unique challenges and needs of these communities. Our network of more than 500,000 registered members actively seeks news, clinical insights, and shared experiences, creating a safe space for peer support, connection, and learning.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Bionews is looking for a full-time science editor to join our growing Science team!

We are seeking individuals with a PhD in life sciences to assign and edit accurate and detailed news articles and informational pages about new research, drug development, and other topics related to chronic and rare diseases. The ideal candidate has experience in a professional capacity (preferably in digital media) editing health and medical content for a lay audience.

If you are interested in making a difference, consider joining our Science team, where our mission is to provide reliable and highly accurate content to chronic and rare disease communities who are typically underserved in terms of being able to access credible information that is relevant and easy for them to understand.

As a science editor for Bionews, you will be involved in reporting on anything from preclinical research to FDA approvals, explaining studies, research, and clinical trial results clearly, accurately, and thoroughly in terms that non-scientists can understand. You will work closely with our team of writers and fellow editors to ensure drafts are accurate, thorough, and well explained before publishing.

This is a full-time remote position. U.S. candidates are preferred, but highly qualified international applicants may be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assign news articles and informational resource pages to science writers.
• Edit and revise articles/pages, ensuring the content is clear, accurate, and engaging for a lay audience.
• Collaborate with science writers and copy editors to ensure clarity and accuracy ofcontent, meeting Bionews standards and ensuring it aligns with our editorial strategy and audience.
• Work with our news researcher to find new material to cover.
• Stay up to date on emerging disease topics, trends, and major research and drug developments
• Manage your own editorial projects and daily tasks, ensuring a proper editorial workflow for science content.
• Be highly involved in the training and mentoring of science writers.
• Plan and execute the coverage of scientific/medical conferences, interviews, and special projects (including SEO content).
• Make outreach to external entities, including advocacy organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and experts, to develop stories.
• Learn and follow internal workflow processes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• PhD in a life science discipline (cell biology, neurology, molecular biology, microbiology, biomedical sciences, immunology, etc.)
• Experience in health/medical editing for a lay audience
• Proficient in conducting independent research to ensure factual accuracy
• Editorial leadership or management experience a plus
• Familiarity with SEO best practices
• Native or near native fluency in American English (written and oral)

ABOUT YOU

• You are an exceptional editor who is detail-oriented and committed to accuracy.
• You are able to read, understand, and interpret complex scientific studies.
• You have excellent communication skills American English.
• You have strong organizational and analytical skills.
• You are responsible and reliable.
• You have excellent time management skills and are deadline-driven.
• You aren comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• You are flexible and able to adapt to the ever-evolving world of digital publishing.
• You are receptive to construction criticism and feedback.
• You are a team player with a strong work ethic.
• You can lead by example and be a mentor for inexperienced writers.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT BIONEWS

At Bionews, collaboration, innovation, and passion fuel our mission. Our inclusive culture champions humility, respect, and the belief that every team member can enact change. With transparency and accountability at our core, we earn trust and drive forward with a leadership team that’s receptive, experienced, and open to fresh ideas. Here, you’re not just joining a company—you’re becoming part of a dynamic workforce dedicated to empowering rare disease communities and making a tangible impact on people’s lives.