Remote Scientific Proofreader

Shape the Language of Scientific Discovery

Can your keen eye spot the nuance between "statistical significance" and "clinical relevance"? Do you instinctively reach for a style guide when something feels off by a single comma? Then you're already one of us—we're just waiting to meet you.

This role is about more than just correcting grammar or fixing formatting. It's about elevating groundbreaking research, shaping how discoveries are communicated, and ensuring clarity that upholds scientific integrity. From neuroscience to nanotech, you'll refine manuscripts that drive innovation worldwide.

The Impact You’ll Create

Empower Researchers Through Language

• Refine manuscripts written by non-native English speakers to ensure their research stands out without language barriers.
• Apply publication-specific formatting styles (e.g., APA, AMA, Chicago) to make papers submission-ready.
• Ensure consistency in tone, terminology, and structure across the entire research document.
• Flag ambiguous phrasing or misused terms that could misrepresent data.
• Suggest revisions that maintain the author’s intent while enhancing readability.
• Catch errors AI tools miss—from mismatched figure citations to subtle shifts in tense.

You won’t just be proofreading for clarity. You’ll partner with authors to help their research communicate effectively to the scientific world.

What Your Day Will Look Like

Dive Deep Into Focused Editing

Our work moves fast, but it's never frantic. Expect deep, focused editing sessions, collaborative feedback rounds, and the kind of quiet satisfaction that comes from helping a researcher halfway across the world feel truly heard.

Varying Disciplines, Always Impactful

You'll work on manuscripts in disciplines you're familiar with (and some that might surprise you). Whether it's biology, physics, or computational modeling, your editorial intuition will guide you.

Connected, Even When Remote

Our remote proofreading team communicates asynchronously. You’ll check in through Slack, use our editorial platform for assignments, and participate in optional weekly syncs for knowledge sharing.

Tools and Tech You’ll Use

Core Editing Tools

• Microsoft Word & LaTeX: Most edits happen in MS Word with tracked changes; LaTeX fluency is a bonus.

Style and Consistency Resources

• Style Guides: Access editorial guidelines across journals and disciplines.

Remote Workflow Infrastructure

• Remote Collaboration Tools: Slack, Zoom (for 1:1s or team catch-ups), Google Drive.
• Editorial Dashboard: Our internal platform streamlines assignment, submission, and feedback cycles.

Qualities That Set You Apart

What We Admire

• You simplify dense ideas without oversimplifying their meaning.
• You recognize the difference between an editorial suggestion and a rewrite.
• You care deeply about language and even more about what it communicates.
• You're comfortable editing scientific texts across a range of subjects—and willing to research unfamiliar terms when needed.
• You hold yourself to a high bar of accuracy, even when working solo.

Bonus Skills That Shine

• Experience in proofreading for journals or academic publishers.
• Ability to catch issues in tables, graphs, or references with ease.
• Skill in balancing speed with editorial precision.

How We Support You

A Culture of Editorial Growth

• Editorial Mentorship: Receive feedback from senior editors who help you grow.
• Peer Network: A community of editors ready to share insights, grammar debates, or style tips.

Tools to Help You Thrive

• Flexible Workload: You choose your schedule and volume—we trust your judgment.
• Ongoing Learning: Access a training library covering everything from complex punctuation to subject-specific terminology.

You’ll never feel like you’re editing in a vacuum. We’re remote, but we’re a tight-knit team.

Why This Role Matters

Editing with Empathy and Purpose

We believe editing is an art grounded in empathy. It’s not just about red marks or clean copy. It’s about helping someone say what they meant to say, only clearer. It’s about making research accessible, readable, and respected.

Global Reach from Anywhere

This job is remote, but your influence will travel far—from university labs to journal editorial boards to global conferences. The manuscripts you proofread will become published papers, citations, policy changes, and maybe even breakthroughs.

Role Logistics

Key Details

• Job Type: Full-time, Remote
• Annual Salary: $57,520
• Time Zones: Work from anywhere, as long as you can meet internal deadlines.
• Industries: Life sciences, engineering, physical sciences, medical research, and more.

We're committed to building a team of curious minds, lifelong learners, and editors who genuinely care about what gets published and how.

Ready to Bring Research to Life?

If helping researchers share their discoveries with the world sounds like a job you’d be proud of, we’re ready to meet you.

Let’s shape scientific communication—one precise edit at a time.