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Life Science Medical scientific Editor (Life Sciences)}

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

144 - 144K yearly

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

Canada

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in the life sciences, 2–3 years of scientific copy editing experience, Knowledge of CSE and Chicago Style guidelines, Copy editing certification (BELS) preferred, Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office.

Key responsabilities:

Handle copy editing and proofreading for marketing pieces
Ensure adherence to scientific accuracy and brand style
Edit varied materials including white papers and brochures
Adapt editing style for differing client needs
Collaborate with teams and provide customer service

LanceSoft, Inc. XLarge https://www.lancesoft.com/

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

{Job Title :: Life Science Medical scientific Editor (Life Sciences)}
Position Type:
{Contract Full time}
Location:
{Fully Remote}
Pay Range:
{$75/hr-$75/hr}

8 hours per Day 9am-5pm PT- Prefer a West Coast candidate. 100% remote

Job Description

This position will handle copy editing and proofreading as assigned for a significant volume of technically oriented marketing pieces, including application notes, white papers, protocols, brochures, handbooks, blogs, technical notes, video scripts, trade-show materials, scientific posters, and sales/training presentations. This position ensures these items adhere to strict scientific accuracy, as well as our brand style and trademark guidelines, while always employing accurate grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc. It requires an individual with a meticulous approach who can edit quickly and effectively, who isn't afraid to address challenging scientific subjects, and who can be adaptable enough to vary editing styles for differing client needs. An equal opportunity position at a company that appreciates and encourages and promotes diversity and inclusion, this is an outstanding job on a wonderful team! You will love it, and we look forward to having you play a role in our ongoing success!

This position does not involve writing, proofreading, or editing technical manuals, specification documents, or instructional materials. Please do not submit samples of this type of writing or editing.

Skills:

• Strong scientific copy editing background/experience
• Knowledge of and familiarity with CSE Scientific Style and Format and Chicago Manual of Style guidelines
• Ability to quickly learn and integrate “house” style exceptions into above guidelines
• Flexibility in editing style, from providing basic grammatical repairs to “deep-dive” editorial passes
• Preference for and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Attention to detail and high regard for quality
• Strong collaboration and customer service skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InCopy, and Microsoft Office Suite

Education:

• Requires a master’s degree in the life sciences. PhD strongly preferred.
• 2–3 years of scientific copy editing experience
• Copy editing certification (BELS) preferred

Employee Benefits:
At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:

Four options of medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
401k Contributions
Critical Illness Insurance
Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Other Employee Perks

About LanceSoft
LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.

EEO Employer
LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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