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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract manuscript reviewer in the United States is $29.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.60 and $36.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract manuscript reviewer?

Contract Manuscript Reviewers are professionals who are hired on a contractual basis to evaluate, critique, and provide feedback on academic or literary manuscripts before they are published. Their responsibilities typically include assessing the quality, originality, and relevance of the content, as well as checking for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to publication standards. They may work for academic journals, publishing houses, or as independent reviewers. These reviewers help ensure that only high-quality and credible work is published. Their feedback is valuable for authors to improve their manuscripts and for publishers to maintain their reputation.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a contract manuscript reviewer?

To thrive as a Contract Manuscript Reviewer, you need a strong background in the relevant academic or scientific field, experience with scholarly publishing standards, and advanced analytical reading skills. Familiarity with manuscript tracking systems, citation management tools, and peer review platforms is typically required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and clear written communication are essential soft skills for providing constructive feedback and maintaining publication quality. These capabilities ensure rigorous, fair, and timely manuscript evaluations, supporting the integrity and advancement of scholarly research.

What are common challenges faced by contract manuscript reviewers and how can they be managed?

Contract Manuscript Reviewers often face tight deadlines and must balance multiple manuscripts at once, making time management a key challenge. Additionally, reviewers need to stay updated on the latest research and ethical guidelines to ensure thorough and unbiased reviews. Clear communication with editors and authors is essential, especially when providing constructive feedback or requesting revisions. Developing strong organizational skills and setting aside dedicated review time can help manage workload and maintain high-quality assessments.
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Bioethics Research Assistant (52322)

Bethesda, MD • On-site

GAP SOLUTIONS INC
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$20.50 - $28.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Position Objective: The Bioethics Research Assistant will provide skills that support department research function and support research needs by department members for the Clinical Center within the National Institutes of Health.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist preparing and submitting for review accurate source documents related to all research procedures.
  • Collects research data and prepares information for inputs and analysis.
  • Work with staff on data acquisition and analysis using a variety of methods, including recruitment, entry, management and display for the Department of Bioethics research studies. 1
  • Supports the development of forms and questionnaires.
  • Work with staff to coordinate the logistics of courses and workshops, including the course Ethical and Regulatory Aspects of Clinical
  • Research, and the Empirical Research Lab. 2
  • Supports the collection of data from patient charts, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, and diagnostic tests.
  • Conduct literature searches; gather and synthesize background information.
  • Monitors subject's progress and reports adverse events.
  • Assist staff writing progress reports and contributions to peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts.
  • Supports assembly, development and review of new research projects.
  • Work with staff on manuscript preparation for research studies and manuscript submission. 3
  • Prepare materials for IRB submission, manuscript transmittals and other necessary approvals and reviews.
  • Supports the creation and management of clinical websites and web-based tools.
  • Collaborate with staff on the maintenance of Departmental metrics, databases and website.
  • Work products and documents related to data acquisition and analysis using a variety of methods, including recruitment, entry, management and display for the Department research studies; conduct literature searches; gather and synthesize background information.
  • Work products and documents related to working with staff on manuscript preparation for research studies and manuscript submission; materials for IRB submission, manuscript transmittals and other necessary approvals and reviews.
  • Work products and documents related to the maintenance of Departmental metrics, databases and website; courses and workshops, including the course Ethical and Regulatory Aspects of Clinical Research and Empirical Research Lab.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Skilled in STATA, NVivo, Data acquisition, and Manuscript preparation
  • Experience in Coordinating events, Protocol development, Statistical Analysis, and Recruitment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff
  • Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at recruiting@gapsi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

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