CACTUS Communication

Editor – Molecular Biology (Full-Time: Work-From-Home)

CACTUS Communication
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0-5 Years Full Time
IN

Vacancy: 4 Posted: 1 year ago Applicants: 1
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Take this 25 question assessment to see if you qualify for the next round- bit.ly/cactuseditingnmm

Are you looking for a full-time job opportunity that does not require you to travel?

  • The average person spends 33 hours a month commuting to and from office. Put this time to better use!
  • According to this Gallup poll (http://bit.ly/1hoyAB9), 37% of US employees already telecommute (work from home). This trend is catching on in India, too.
  • Telecommute jobs are just as important as office-based ones. Technology empowers you to work from anywhere.

At Cactus Communications, you can join a team of highly skilled editors who are experts in various academic fields. We're currently hiring Editors on a full-time work-from-home basis with a background in Molecular Biology or Biochemistry

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Edit manuscripts written by non-native authors to ensure that the final text is in standard scientific English and is free of unclear or unidiomatic sentences
  • Adhere to job-specific instructions and format manuscripts according to the target journal when required
  • Understand client and industry requirements and adapt working approach accordingly
  • Meet deadlines
  • Receive training to become adept at the points mentioned above

WHY THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY:

  • Flexibility. You can work from anywhere in India.
  • You will receive training to become adept at editing.
  • You will have unlimited access to exclusive interviews with industry experts, articles on the latest industry trends, and publication and writing tips on our learning and discussion platform.
  • At CACTUS, you will be exposed to research carried out worldwide and will get an insiders view of the burgeoning, multi-million-dollar publishing industry.

How to apply:

  • Take this short practice test to get a sense of the type of questions asked: http://bit.ly/mock-mcqs
  • Got most of them correct? Proceed to the actual test: bit.ly/cactuseditingnmm
  • Not quite there yet? Take this free self-paced course on the basics of language and editing: bit.ly/cactuseditingbasics

Once you are done, you should be better prepared for the actual test.

For any questions and concerns, email Abhinaya Venkatraman at editor@cactusglobal.com.

Note: This is a full-time opportunity, not part-time or freelance

Required Candidate profile

  • A degree (bachelors, masters, PhD, etc.) in Medicine or Life Sciences
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Excellent written English skills and attention to detail
  • Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
    Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad/Secunderabad, Pune, Chennai, Bangalore/Bengaluru, Delhi / NCR

Skills Required: Biochemistry,Microbiology


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