Are you passionate about science and looking to start your career in scientific publishing? The publishing arm of a highly respected London based specialist Society is looking to appoint a Scientific Editorial Assistant to join their experienced team of journal editors. This is very much a hands-on position which will offer the successful person a first-class training programme in scientific editing and proof-reading, plus, assisting in the editorial processes, including copyediting articles accepted for publication. We are looking for an ambitious individual who’s keen to develop a career in academic publishing and eager to get immersed unto editing and proofreading from early on. This role offers hybrid working, with 2 days a week in the office and 3 days working from home.

Some of the key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the editorial team to achieve efficient and effective running of the peer-review, production and publication processes of the journal with editing manuscripts, ensuring consistency, scientific accuracy, and compliance
• Involvement with the manuscript editorial process from submission to publication
• Supporting the marketing and promotional activities of the journal
• Providing some admin support to the editorial team
• Assisting in the production of promotional materials for the journal and dissemination of high-impact articles
• Provide admin support to the Journal team

This is a fabulous role for a life sciences graduate and we are looking for a candidate with a strong scientific educational background. The successful person will have:

• The ability to meet deadlines and handle competing priorities
• A strong biological science degree, essential, ( a first-class BSc, or MSc with Distinction), and a genuine interest in women’s health.
• Accuracy and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written English
• Familiarity with scientific literature
• The ability to monitor the submission and peer review processes
• Strong interest in scientific publishing

If you’re efficient, well organised and team oriented and looking to build a career in scientific publishing, this could be a fantastic start to your publishing career. Our client offers an attractive starting salary and company benefits.

For further details of this exciting new role, please forward your CV and a short cover note outlining your interest and key skills.