Independent Contract Editor – Biological Sciences, Clinical Medicine

AJE

Independent Contractor Editor editing scholarly manuscripts for non-native English speakers at AJE. Supporting researchers globally while working remotely from the US.

Posted 6/16/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Edit scholarly manuscripts originally written by non-native English speakers.
Support researchers from across the world.
Check automated edits for accuracy.
Make your own edits based on expertise.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Native English proficiency.
Master’s degree, PhD, or professional degree in a relevant field.
Significant experience in related field or editing
Current or former affiliation with an accredited college or university.
Must be based in the United States.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Independent Contractor role.
Ability to work remotely from anywhere in the US.
Compensation based on manuscript length.
Not obligated to accept jobs.

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Soft Skills

editingattention to detailcommunicationsupportaccuracy

Certifications

Master’s degreePhDprofessional degree