Cactus Communications is a pioneer in language services, serving more than 60,000 clients across 116 countries.

We engage a global team of highly skilled freelance editors who are experts in various academic fields. CACTUS is honoured to be ranked 12th (after a screening of more than 47,000 companies) on the 2017 list of Top 100 Companies for Remote/Freelance Jobs (Forbes).

We're currently looking for specialist freelance copyeditors and substantive editors. Apply now!

What you will do:

• Edit manuscripts such that the final text is in standard scientific English and is free of unclear or unidiomatic sentences
• Adhere to job-specific guidelines and format manuscripts according to the target journal when required
• Understand client and industry requirements and adapt your working approach accordingly
• Meet deadlines (which are driven by client deadlines)

Why this is a great opportunity:

• You can telecommute from anywhere. You will also have the flexibility to keep your own work hours as long as you meet the deadlines.
• You will develop an understanding of the finer points of editing.
• You will have access to articles on the latest industry trends and publication and writing tips on our learning and discussion platform.
• You will gain an inside view into research carried out worldwide

What you need:

• A Post Doc/PhD/Masters/Bachelors degree or expertise in one or more specialized subject areas in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology [detailed subject-area list below]
• Excellent English editing skill and attention to detail (prior editing experience would be great)

APPLY NOW!

Our selection process involves just one online test. If you meet the benchmark, we will contact you within one business day, and you can start on assignments within a couple of days. Please access this link: https://tinyurl.com/y47sqbj6

Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or face any problems while applying.

At CACTUS, we believe that diversity enriches us. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to offering work opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation.