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Kaiva Tech

Medical Editor

Washington, DC · Remote

Currently 100% remote. Please be aware that the workplace type allowed is approved by the client ... Recognizing and correcting inconsistent use of scientific terms used in text or data tables.

Kaiva Corp

Medical Editor

Washington, DC · Remote

Currently 100% remote. Please be aware that the workplace type allowed is approved by the client ... Recognizing and correcting inconsistent use of scientific terms used in text or data tables.Using ...

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Technical Writer

Reston, VA · Remote

Substantive Editing & Quality Assurance: Provide comprehensive editorial support across all stages ... Remote within the United States. Candidates must be available to work hours aligned with the client ...

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Work EnvironmentTypically part of a publishing, media, or marketing teamOften freelance or in-house for content marketing agencies or websites
Common CertificationsEditing or language proficiency certificationsWriting or journalism degrees, content marketing certifications

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Medical Editor

Washington, DC • Remote

Kaiva Tech
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Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Format and proofread documents written by FDA scientists to ensure consistency, readability, and adherence to style and formatting standards.

  • Format data tables and create new data tables using data derived from regulatory submissions to the FDA.

  • Communicate with FDA scientists regarding project requirements and timelines, and perform quality checks on work performed by other copyeditors.

Job description

Kaiva Tech, LLC is seeking a Medical Editor in the DC Metro Area.

Clearance: Ability to obtain a Public Trust

Workplace Type: Currently 100% remote. Please be aware that the workplace type allowed is approved by the client and is subject to change dependent on client needs and expectations.

Summary Overview:

The Medical Editor will support the development of complex written documents at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (e.g., briefs, reports, factsheets, presentation slides, advisory/panel meeting materials, scientific reviews for marketing applications) to include the following: consistency of expression, logical organization and development, readability, appropriate formatting and conformity to grammar and style to customer standards.

The Medical Editor will format and proofread documents written by FDA scientists, format data tables, and create new data tables using data derived from regulatory submissions to the FDA. The position requires the ability to use a style guide to apply language and formatting standards, and a willingness to learn advanced features of Microsoft Word. Preferred candidates will have education or experience in a scientific or healthcare field.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Medical Editor your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Formatting and proofreading documents written by FDA scientists.
  • Becoming familiar with a style guide and applying formatting and language standards consistently; making decisions regarding elements of style not mentioned in the style guide and apply such decisions uniformly throughout a document.
  • Identifying errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation; correct tone, flow, verb tense, and style.
  • Recognizing and correcting inconsistent use of scientific terms used in text or data tables.
  • Using Microsoft Word styles and field-coded captions to ensure the functionality of automated tables of contents and lists of tables and figures.
  • Inserting and managing citations and references; creating lists of abbreviations and ensuring correct use of acronyms and abbreviations within documents.
  • Formatting data tables; creating and populating data tables using data derived from regulatory submissions to the FDA.
  • Creating and maintaining consistently formatted document templates.
  • Communicating efficiently and effectively with FDA scientists regarding requirements and timelines for editing projects.
  • Performing routine quality checks on work performed by other copyeditors.
  • Providing support for the onboarding and training of new copyeditors as needed.
  • Creating and maintaining internal documents such as style guides, process documents, and training materials.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • Adept with English grammar, spelling, punctuation.
  • Ability to read and understand a data table.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word including track changes.
  • Attention to detail (e.g., ability to recognize an extra space between words or in the cell of a data table).

Desired Experience and Skills:

  • Work experience as a copyeditor.
  • Savvy with Microsoft Word features such as styles, captioning, and cross-referencing.
  • Experience in healthcare, laboratory, or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Ability to understand medical literature such as journal articles.
  • Ability to fact-check scientific writing and data.
  • Familiarity with a style guide (e.g., AP, AMA).
  • Familiarity with Section 508 compliance.
  • Experience with Visual Basic, SharePoint, EndNote, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, PowerPoint.

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific or Health field preferred.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

  • None.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit and work with a computer for prolonged periods of time.

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