Scientific Editor Jobs

A Scientific Editor in the publishing industry is primarily responsible for reviewing and editing scientific content, ensuring that it is comprehensible, accurate, and free from any grammatical or editorial errors. They must understand complex scientific terms or theories and translate them into language that is accessible and easy to understand by the target audience. They play a crucial role in managing the review process, liaising with authors and reviewers, and making editorial decisions. A Scientific Editor may also be responsible for content planning and development, ensuring that the material aligns with the publisher's guidelines and standards.

To become a Scientific Editor, one must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent command over language, and a keen eye for detail. They should have a deep understanding of scientific concepts, often proven through a degree in a relevant scientific field. Additionally, certification in scientific or medical editing from organizations such as the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences (BELS) could further strengthen their credentials. Prior to becoming a Scientific Editor, individuals might have roles such as Scientific Writer, Research Associate, or even Laboratory Technician, where they gain in-depth knowledge of scientific research and develop their writing and editing skills.

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Scientific Writer Intern - Plant and Soil Sciences

  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 hours ago

Scientific Writer Intern - Plant and Soil Sciences Requisition Number: DU12917 Department Name: 81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES Work Location: Lexington, KY Salary Range: $17-19 per hour Type of...

Medical Writer/Editor

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 13 hours ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 13 hours ago

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday...

Medical Writer

  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • 1 day ago

Oversees and supports processes for review and approval of new or updates of existing SOPs relevant to medical writing....

Scientific Writer 1

  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day ago

Advise project team and leadership on medical writing related issues. Perform other duties assigned....

Remote Work

Medical Writer/Editor

  • AR
  • 2 days ago
  • AR
  • 2 days ago

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday...

Medical Writer/Editor

  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 2 days ago
  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 2 days ago

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday...

Senior Medical Writer, Publications

  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago

Assist in the development of scientific communication materials, such as educational slide decks, white papers, and executive summaries, to support internal and external stakeholders....

Director, Medical Writer

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Contribute to the strategic planning and execution of medical writing projects to support research and development initiatives....

The Fischer lab at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Scientific Writer and Communicator to assist the PI and members of the laboratory in writing and editing grant applications, manuscripts and...

Science Writer and Editor - Fischer Lab

  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago

Overview The Fischer lab at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Scientific Writer and Communicator to assist the PI and members of the laboratory in writing and editing grant applications,...

Summer/Temp Staff - Summer Science Writer/Digital Media Assistant

  • Woods Hole, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Woods Hole, MA
  • 3 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY : The Summer Science Writer and Digital Media Assistant produces news features, news briefs, press releases, social media posts, and multimedia content about important stories...

Scientific Editor

  • Rockville, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockville, MD
  • 3 days ago

Additional Desired Preferences Expert-level knowledge of grammar, spelling, and application of in-house style guides....

Part-Time Scientific Research Writer, Nursing Research

  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 days ago

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and...

Scientific Writer - (SCCC-Urology)

  • Miami, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 3 days ago

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn...

Sr. Medical Science Writer - Remote

  • Fridley, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Fridley, MN
  • 4 days ago

writing duties as assigned....

Scientific Editor Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Scientific Machine Learning
Learn the basics of machine learning with hands-on practical examples on engineering applications. This course provides an introduction to data analytics for individuals with no prior knowledge of...
The Scientific Revolution: Understanding the Roots of Modern Science
How did the science of today come about? What constitutes modern science? How does science relate to religion? Answer these questions and more with this course that travels back in time to the...
Toward the Scientific Revolution
This subject traces the evolution of ideas about nature, and how best to study and explain natural phenomena, beginning in ancient times and continuing through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance....

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Salary for Scientific Editor Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Scientific Editors offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.5%
Master's Degree
29.4%
Doctorate Degree
18.9%
Associate's Degree
2.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.0%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Scientific Editors
1-2 years
38.7%
4-6 years
23.0%
6-8 years
12.5%
2-4 years
9.2%
8-10 years
9.1%
None
6.9%
Less than 1 year
0.7%


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