Technical Editor

Scientific association seeks technical editor for monthly scientific journals, newsletters, and other projects.

Duties for this position include

• Working with documents in various digital forms
• Editing according to established style guides
• Reviewing, marking, and correcting copy for grammatical and typing errors
• Proofreading approved production copy against Word documents

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science with technical/copy editing experience or a bachelor’s degree in English, communications, or journalism and a strong interest in technical scientific material
• A minimum of one year of experience in editing scientific materials; BELS-eligible preferred
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects effectively, take last-minute requests, and work well under pressure
• Strong computer skills and thorough knowledge of MS Office products

Competitive salary and excellent benefits. To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to fassjobs@assochq.org or mail to Technical Editor Search, FASS Inc., 1800 S. Oak St., STE 100, Champaign, IL 61820. No phone calls. EOE. Deadline for applications is February 28, 2019.

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