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Prescient Edge

Senior Technical Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

... Job Type Full-Time Career Level Staff Education Master's Degree Travel None Security Clearance ... Edit technical materials, such as reports of analytic or research findings; scientific or technical ...

Artemis Arc

Senior Technical Writer-Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$110K - $115K/yr

2026-4200 Artemis is seeking a full-time Senior Technical Writer-Editor to support a high ... Translate complex scientific and technical concepts into clear, accessible language for diverse ...

FairWealth

News Assignment Editor

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Ability to strike a balance between breaking news and other news, such as business, science ... These are full time positions in N. Salt Lake City. We will not accept applications for freelancers ...

FairWealth

News Assignment Editor

Farmington, UT · On-site

Ability to strike a balance between breaking news and other news, such as business, science ... These are full time positions in N. Salt Lake City. We will not accept applications for freelancers ...

IGN

News Editor, IGN

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

This role generally follows a standard full-time schedule, but due to the nature of the role, you ... Find and commission stories at the intersection of fandom and science, tech, and celebrity news.

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time scientific editor in the United States is $64,031.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Scientific Editor vs Full Time Scientific Writer?

AspectFull Time Scientific EditorFull Time Scientific Writer
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees (PhD, MSc)Usually holds advanced degrees, often PhD or MSc
Work EnvironmentEditorial offices, publishing houses, research institutionsResearch organizations, publishing companies, biotech firms
Primary ResponsibilitiesReviewing, editing, and ensuring scientific accuracy of contentWriting, drafting, and creating scientific content and manuscripts
Industry UsageCommon in academic publishing, scientific journalsUsed in research, biotech, pharmaceutical industries

While both roles require strong scientific backgrounds, Full Time Scientific Editors focus on reviewing and refining scientific content, whereas Full Time Scientific Writers create original scientific documents. Understanding these differences helps job seekers target the right position based on their skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Scientific Editor job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 9% Full Time, 78% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,031 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Editor/Grant Writer, Department of Surgery

Msk

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

$77K - $119K/yr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

About Us:

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK! Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's Department of Surgery is a hub of innovative translational and clinical research. We are seeking an Editor / Grant Writer to join our 20-member editorial team and play a critical role in advancing the department's academic and research mission. In this role, you will partner closely with faculty to enhance grant applications, manuscripts, and other scholarly materials through expert editing, coordination, and project management.

Role Overview:

  • Edit, write, and coordinate academic, research, and grant-related documents, including highly technical materials under tight deadlines

  • Provide substantive, stylistic, and copy editing support to faculty across a broad range of research initiatives

  • Identify peer-reviewed funding opportunities and collaborate with investigators to match opportunities with appropriate applicants

  • Support grant development activities, including proposal coordination and submission planning

  • Partner with investigators and departmental staff to ensure timely, accurate submission of grant proposals

  • Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high editorial and organizational standards

  • Contribute to maximizing external funding for the Department of Surgery's research programs

Key Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of grant submission and/or project coordination experience OR

  • Master's degree with 4+ years of experience in publishing, editing, or managing scholarly content (preferred)

  • Demonstrated experience with grant-related documents in an academic or research-intensive environment

  • Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, technical publishing standards, and editorial best practices

  • Microsoft Word; bibliographic/reference management software (e.g., EndNote)

  • Preferred: Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, QuarkXPress or InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator

  • Experience with new media, print, and web-based writing and editing processes

  • American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) Board of Editors in the Life Science University of Chicago Medical Writing & Editing Program certification preferred.

Core Skills:

  • Strong relationship-building skills with a customer-focused approach to supporting faculty and stakeholders

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences

  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

  • Flexibility and adaptability in response to evolving project needs

  • Ability to understand, synthesize, and communicate complex scientific and medical information

  • Strong organizational skills for managing electronic and print data and materials

Additional Information:

  • Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours

  • Location: remote

  • Reporting to: Department of Surgery leadership / Editorial Management

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Pay Range: $77,100.00 - $119,400.00FSLA Status: Exempt

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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