Scientific Copy Editor

Do you have a passion for science and scientific content? Then _Technology Networks_ could be the right place for you. Part of LabX Media Group, we are an internationally recognised online scientific publication visited by more than 1 million users every month. As a member of our growing team, the Scientific Copy Editor will use their editing skills and technical expertise to support the growth of _Technology Networks’_ editorial output with a focus on custom content projects for key clients. The Scientific Copy Editor will work with teams across the business to proof a range of high-quality scientific content for accuracy and to ensure everything we produce adheres to our in-house style guide.

**Why work for LabX Media Group?**

Employee health matters Comprehensive benefits, employee assistance programs, paid time off

We have flexible work schedules We want you to feel comfortable structuring your days in a way that works for you.

Comfortable workspace Home or office - we want to foster collaboration, creativity, innovation. Therefore, making a flexible policy fits our diverse workforce.

We appreciate your hard work Employee recognition, bonuses, career growth, and much more. Appreciation is highly important to the LabX Media Group’s culture.

We believe in work hard/play hard We encourage team socials and our online “water-cooler” group chat with colleagues to step away from the day-to-day and have some laughs.

We believe in diversity and inclusion Our open-door policy makes all employee inclusive partners and help prevent and remove systemic barriers.

We care about our community Being a business in a small town, we give back to our community regularly through sponsorships, donations, and community involvement.

**Responsibilities**
- Proof and edit proposals, content drafts and advertising copy for key client programs
- Proof and edit _Technology Networks’_ monthly digital magazine, The Scientific Observer
- Proof and edit scripts and transcripts for video and podcast content
- Support the _Technology Networks_ editorial team in ensuring all content is scientifically accurate and meets our style guide
- Support the Managing Editor in maintaining and updating the _Technology Networks_ style guide

**Required Skills**:

- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Capacity to understand a broad range of topics, check for scientific accuracy and understand detailed style guidelines
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under tight deadlines
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, research and analytical skills
- Effective communication with remote teams

**Education & Experience**
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry or similar
- Experience editing scientific copy/scientific content
- Demonstratable passion for science and science communication
- An understanding of the science industry is desirable

**About Us**:
Technology Networks is an internationally recognized online scientific news publication that provides focused, high-quality coverage of analytical chemistry, life sciences, drug discovery and neuroscience. Attracting over 1 million users every month, we are proud to be one of the most visited publications in the sector.

LabX Media Group’s brands and product solutions deliver trusted, timely and deep information across print and digital products to empower our customers and advance their research. LMG is a leading worldwide science publishing company that delivers meaningful industry content and integrated marketing solutions for the scientific community.

Help scientists make the world better

**Application Procedure**: