44 science editor jobs at 35 companies in United States

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Editor (Science)
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
HybridFull Time
BJU Press
BJU Press: Christian educational publisher producing Pre-K–12 materials and digital tools for Christian schools, homeschool families, teachers, and parents.
1+ YOEMaster's or Bachelor's in science with related editing experience; strong English grammar, Chicago Manual of Style proficiency; ability to edit for accuracy and biblical alignment.
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Science Writer & Editor
United States
RemoteFull Time
@Orchard LLC
@Orchard LLC: @Orchard is a woman-owned recruiting and workforce-delivery firm serving federal agencies, prime contractors, and commercial enterprises.
Bachelor's degree in a related field, scientific or technical writing and editing experience, strong proofreading skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat.
Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint
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Science Writer/Editor, Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
HybridFull Time
Harvard University
Harvard University: The oldest institution of higher learning in the United States.
4+ YOEBachelor’s degree and 4+ years of science news writing or comparable journalism experience. Requires science storytelling, research interpretation, interviewing, editing, fact-checking, and AI or neuroscience familiarity.
Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, WordPress, X, Bluesky, LinkedIn
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Senior Science Editor and Awards Coordinator
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
$80k-$116k/yr RemoteFull Time
Mass Eye and Ear
Mass Eye and Ear: Nonprofit Harvard teaching hospital providing specialized eye and ENT care, research, and education to patients.
3+ YOELeads editing and review of materials; mentors team; ensures accuracy; strong writing and editing; experience 3-5 years; Bachelor's degree required.
Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe CS, Endnote, Reference Manager, Papers, Editorial Manager, ScholarOne, EVISE
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Senior Editor, Books
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$76k-$87k/yr OnsiteFull Time
APA Publishing
APA Publishing: Nonprofit medical specialty society representing psychiatrists and advancing high-quality mental-health care.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in English, science, or behavioral science plus 5+ years of medical or scientific editing experience, electronic publishing, STM publishing, communication, and project management skills.
Microsoft Word, Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat, eXtyles RefPro, Lanstad, InDesign, PsychiatryOnline, APPI.org, Psych.org
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Assistant Editor/Associate Editor
Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Angus Media
Angus Media: The Business Breed
2+ YOEBachelor’s degree in agricultural journalism, communications, technical writing, or related field preferred; 2–4 years media experience preferred, livestock or animal science background, strong writing skills, AP Style, and Adobe Creative Suite experience.
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, AP Style
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Writer/Editor Consultant – Institutional History Book Project
Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
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ADA Forsyth Institute
ADA Forsyth Institute: Independent nonprofit oral-health research institute advancing dentistry through biomedical research, clinical care, innovation, and public-health programs.
Experienced journalist, writer, or editor with book research/writing/editing background; knowledge of healthcare/science preferred; excellent research, interviewing, writing, and communication skills.
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Scientific Editor
Medford, Massachusetts, United States
$72k-$119k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Elsevier
Elsevier: Dutch academic and medical publisher providing research data, analytics, and clinical decision support to researchers and clinicians.
PhD in a relevant field (materials science preferred), strong research network, editorial experience preferred, excellent written and oral English, conceptual and critical thinking skills.
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Copy Editor
New Jersey, United States
$65k-$75k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Indegene
IndegeneNSE: INDGN: Public Indian life-sciences technology and commercialization services serving biopharmaceutical, biotech, and medical-device companies.
2+ YOEBachelor's in life sciences or pharmacy required; 2+ years editing experience; strong proofreading skills, familiarity with AMA Manual of Style, and experience checking digital content and functionality.
AMA Manual of Style
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Scientific Editor
Medford, Massachusetts, United States
$72k-$119k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Elsevier
Elsevier: Dutch academic and medical publisher providing research data, analytics, and clinical decision support to researchers and clinicians.
PhD in a relevant field, strong materials-science background preferred; prior editorial experience preferred; excellent English communication; strong research networks; conceptual and critical thinking.
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Associate Editor
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
HybridFull Time
American Mathematical Society
American Mathematical Society: Nonprofit professional mathematics society advancing research, education, and careers for mathematicians through publications, meetings, and advocacy.
3+ YOEPh.D. in mathematics or related field; 3-5+ years academic (or equivalent) experience; expertise in mathematical sciences; strong English writing and editing skills; manage reviews and editorial decisions.
Editorial tools
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Developmental Editor
Dallas, Texas, United States
RemotePart Time
Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research
Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research: A nonprofit Islamic research institute producing accessible research and educational content for Muslims and community educators.
5+ YOERequires 5+ years editing long-form research-based nonfiction, collaborating with authors and scholars, managing timelines, analyzing arguments, adapting complex ideas for varied audiences, and grounding in Islamic sciences.
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Photo Editor
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$70k-$80k/yr HybridPart Time, Temporary
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association for the Advancement of Science: A nonprofit scientific society and publisher advancing science, engineering, and innovation for scientists, educators, policymakers, and communities.
2+ YOERequires 2+ years of news photo editing experience, portfolio, photojournalism ethics knowledge, wire and stock agency experience, copyright knowledge, science literacy, communication skills, and Adobe image-editing proficiency.
Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom, digital asset management (DAM), content management systems (CMS)
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Medical Editor
Overland Park, Kansas, United States
RemoteFull Time, Contract
EVERSANA
EVERSANA: Integrated commercial services platform for the life sciences industry.
2+ YOEBachelor's in life sciences/pharmaceutical stream, 2+ years pharma/medical information or medical communications experience, strong scientific editing aligned with AMA/ICMJE, Veeva Vault familiarity, and advanced attention to detail.
Veeva Vault
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Assistant Editor
New York, New York, United States
$70k-$80k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Brennan Center for Justice
Brennan Center for Justice: Nonprofit law and policy institute advancing democracy and justice through research, advocacy, and public education.
2+ YOEBachelor's in political science, journalism, English, or related field; at least 2 years editorial experience; Chicago style fluency; InDesign/InCopy; basic HTML; Drupal familiarity; strong editing and proofreading; project management.
InDesign, InCopy, HTML, Drupal
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Medical Editor
Chicago, Illinois, United States
RemoteFull Time
Citrus Scientific
Citrus Scientific: A healthcare agency providing scientific, clinical, and patient-focused commercialization services.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree, 2–3 years of progressive medical or science editing experience, strong medical writing and grammar skills, and familiarity with MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, EndNote, GraphPad Prism, and medical literature databases.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat, EndNote, GraphPad Prism, PubMed, Veeva, Google Analytics
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Associate Scientific Editor
Cambridge or Boston or London or Amsterdam
$59k-$99k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Elsevier
Elsevier: Dutch academic and medical publisher providing research data, analytics, and clinical decision support to researchers and clinicians.
Proven research expertise in physical science, preferably materials science; networking and communication skills; conceptual and critical thinking; excellent written and oral communication.
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Editor, Planetary Sciences
New York, New York, United States
$80k-$95k/yr HybridFull Time
W. W. Norton & Company
W. W. Norton & Company: Independent and employee-owned book publisher producing trade books, college textbooks, and professional books.
5+ YOEBachelor’s degree; at least five years in college publishing; strong communication; travel; hybrid NYC work arrangement.
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Sub-Editor (Starlust)
India or United States or United Kingdom
RemoteFull Time
Starlust
Starlust: India-based digital publishing owning media brands for global audiences across news, entertainment, royals, human interest, and space.
3+ YOE3+ years in science journalism or editing, Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Science Communication, strong grammar and digital storytelling, ability to interpret scientific studies, familiarity with CMS, SEO, Canva, and basic video workflows.
CMS, SEO, Canva
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Mid Technical Editor
Suitland, Maryland, United States
$115k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amentum
AmentumNYSE: AMTM: Global provider of engineering, technical, and mission-critical services.
8+ YOEBachelor's degree in social sciences, criminal justice, national security, or related field; 8+ years of experience; active TS/SCI clearance; ability to obtain a polygraph.