Scientific Editor

Job description

Job Description: Broad Area - 1: Proofread the deliverables • Refer and apply the checklist for each deliverable, as per the business unit requirement • Check for consistency between the base file and the final output • Cross-check for style, flow, alignment, layout, word choice, grammar, language, etc.,  between the base file and the final output • Suggest changes to be made in the documents by inserting comments Broad Area - 2: Copyedit the deliverables  • Understand the nuances of scientific writing to be able to convert the language into consumer  English • Review and edit content for language, style, spelling, grammar, word choice, formatting and  consistency to ensure readability • Apply various style guides such as AMA, Vancouver and other client-specific style guides Highlight any sentence restructuring issues and share it for review • Understand the story and target audience with well-presented logical documentation while  editing • Review content for writing quality and client-appropriate style for all projects with minimal  guidance • Identify data conflict, if present, in the document • Respond to cross-team queries under guidance Broad Area - 3: Process adherence and compliance • Be aware of all organisational, divisional and client-related policies and procedures related to  quality, information security and data privacy • Responsible to strictly adhere to quality standards for various deliverables as decided by the  business unit or client • Responsible to maintain confidentiality and copyright rules for various deliverables/clients and  company norms • Follow all the security rules with regard to various standards like ISMS, ISO, CMMI and client  guidelines Broad Area - 4: Self-development • Build mastery in assigned deliverables/editing through self-learning and formal trainings • Volunteer in training programmes to develop skills in areas relevant to the job in addition to  the areas of interest • Participate in reviewing documents and build reviewing skills that are relevant to the job  • Participate and contribute in various continuous improvement initiatives or company-driven  initiatives • Display agility to learn and work with multiple functional teams