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The Medical Editor will support scientists at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) who regulate gene therapy, cell therapy, tissue transplantation and other biological treatments for human ...

The Medical Editor is also responsible for Veeva Vault submissions and reference library upkeep, as well as permissions requests. The Medical Editor works closely with members of the Editorial ...

The Medical Editor is also responsible for Veeva Vault submissions and reference library upkeep, as well as permissions requests. The Medical Editor works closely with members of the Editorial ...

The Medical Editor will support scientists at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) who regulate gene therapy, cell therapy, tissue transplantation and other biological treatments for human ...

The Medical Editor will support scientists at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) who regulate gene therapy, cell therapy, tissue transplantation and other biological treatments for human ...

The Medical Editor will support scientists at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) who regulate gene therapy, cell therapy, tissue transplantation and other biological treatments for human ...

The Medical Editor will support scientists at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) who regulate gene therapy, cell therapy, tissue transplantation and other biological treatments for human ...

The Medical Editor is also responsible for Veeva Vault submissions and reference library upkeep, as well as permissions requests. The Medical Editor works closely with members of the Editorial ...

The Medical Editor is responsible for a range of editorial services, including leading the editorial work for their assigned accounts, which entails medical editing, fact checking, and preparing ...

IMsci is seeking a Medical Editor Frelance to join the team in either our New York City or Stamford ... Flexibility to work late/weekends when required * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word ...

Medical Editor/Transcriptionist

Lynnwood, WA · On-site

$22.91 - $32.99/hr

... weekend hours), extra shift bonus, and on-call pay. Benefits: * 2 Medical plans to choose from ... The Medical Editor/Transcriptionist must have a high-speed internet connection and be able to ...

As a Medical Editor - Freelance you will manage all editorial requirements of assigned projects and ... Flexibility to work late/weekends when required * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word ...

As a Senior Medical Editor- Freelance you will manage all editorial requirements of assigned ... Flexibility to work late/weekends when required * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word ...

Flexibility to work late/weekends when required * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word ... medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary ...

Flexibility to work late/weekends when required * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word ... medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary ...

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How much do weekend medical editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend medical editor in the United States is $41.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.62 and $50.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Medical Editor vs Medical Writer?

AspectWeekend Medical EditorMedical Writer
CredentialsTypically requires a medical degree or related certification, with editing experienceOften requires a medical or scientific degree, with writing experience
Work EnvironmentPart-time or freelance, primarily editing medical content on weekendsFull-time or freelance, creating original medical or scientific content
Industry UsageUsed in publishing, healthcare communications, and media outletsCommon in pharmaceutical, healthcare, and scientific publishing

The Weekend Medical Editor focuses on reviewing and refining existing medical content during weekends, requiring strong editing skills and relevant credentials. In contrast, a Medical Writer creates original content, often working full-time or freelance, with a primary focus on writing and research. Both roles are vital in healthcare communication but differ mainly in responsibilities and work schedules.

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Medical Editor

Kaiva Tech

Washington, DC • Remote

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


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 scientists at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) who regulate gene therapy, cell therapy, tissue transplantation and other biological treatments for human diseases. 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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