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Scientific Language Team Editor

Redwood Publishing Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A London-based scientific publisher is seeking a biological sciences graduate to join their language editing team.
  • The role involves overseeing the language editing department's operations and collaborating with a dynamic team.
  • Candidates should have a degree in biological sciences and some proven experience in language editing.
  • Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, along with excellent communication and organizational abilities are essential.
  • The position offers a salary of £30,000 and requires at least one year of relevant experience.

Are you passionate about enhancing the clarity and impact of scientific research? A highly successful London based scientific publisher of health and medical journals is looking to recruit a highly motivated biological sciences graduate to play a vital role in their language editing team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of our client’s publishing initiatives. This is a hybrid role working one day a week in the London office after training.

Key responsibilities will involve:

  • Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the language editing department, ensuring compliance with the company’s established methods and procedures.
  • Collaborating closely with a dynamic team of first and final readers, including senior management members.
  • Consulting on critical issues related to plagiarism, animal ethics, patient consent and figure manipulation.
  • Assess the quality of work produced by language editors, providing constructive feedback.
  • Working alongside the Deputy Editor in-Chief and other team members to ensure smooth operations and high-quality outcomes.
  • Keeping language editors updated on changes to services and requirements.

This is a super new important role in the team and the ideal person will have a degree in biological sciences with some proven experience of language editing and a strong command of the English language. You will need great IT skills, particularly in Excel and the ability to evaluate work effectively. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential with a focus on providing helpful and supportive feedback.

This is a perfect role for a biological sciences graduate who would like to be part of a team that values clarity, precision and ethical standards in scientific communication.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to make a difference in scientific publishing, and would like further information, please send your CV and a cover note detailing your relevant experience.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.