Job Description

Job Title: Technical Copy Editor

Location: Remote(CA)

Duration: 6 Months+ with temp to hire

Shift: 9 am – 5 pm PST

Pay range: $69.90 – $74.90/hr on W2.

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!

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

Job Tags

Temporary work, Shift work,

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