Company Description
Editchecks LLC is a professional editing and translation services provider for researchers worldwide. Our team of editors, with expertise in various research fields, have the highest qualifications to edit research manuscripts written by non-native English speakers. We ensure that our clients' work is polished and of the highest quality.
Role Description
This is a part-time remote role for a Materials & Life Science Editor. The Materials & Life Science Editor will be responsible for editing and proofreading manuscripts in the fields of Materials Science, Life Science, and related areas. The editor will ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to style guidelines. This role involves working closely with authors to improve the quality of their manuscripts.
Qualifications
- Strong background in Materials Science, Life Science, or related fields
- Experience editing research manuscripts
- Excellent writing and research skills
- Publishing
Relevant Skills and Qualifications for Material science:
• Research experience with the ability to vet research sources in material science
• Publication experience with the ability to review potential publications in material science
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently on a part-time remote basis
• Advanced degree in a scientific field is a plus, particularly in material science or related disciplines
• Familiarity with citation styles, such as APA and Chicago, as applicable to material science publications
• At least 1+ year of proven experience in editing & proofreading material science documents
• Must have experience with language editing companies specializing in material science, such as Cactus, Editage, AJE, Enago, Letpub, Mogoedit, Medjaden, etc.
• Bachelors/Masters degree in Material Science or related fields such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, etc.
• Skilled editor with a highly proactive attitude towards improving material science manuscripts.
Relevant Skills and Qualifications for Life science:
• Manuscript editing proficiency
• Science background with knowledge of various research fields
• Strong writing skills with a keen eye for detail
• Research experience with the ability to vet research sources
• Publication experience with the ability to review potential publications
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently on a part-time remote basis
• Advanced degree in a scientific field is a plus
• Familiarity with citation styles, such as APA and Chicago
• At least 1+ year of proven experience in editing & proofreading life sciences documents.
• Must have experience with Cactus, Editage, AJE, Enago, Letpub, Mogoedit, Medjaden, etc language editing companies.
• Bachelors/Masters of science degree in Life sciences or life sciences background like Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Genetics, Microbiology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Ecology, Physiology, Environmental sciences or Pharmacology.
• Skilled editor with highly proactive attitude.