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Andrew L.

Freelance native English proofreader and scientific writer with 10 years of experience in scientific research
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Masters of Science (MSc) Sport & Exercise Science
Luxembourg

Since completing my Masters degree from the University of Glasgow in Scotland,...I have more than 9 years of experience in proofreading and editing various texts such as scientific publications...

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Dr. Matt J.

PhD chemist + biotech, IVD, oncology | Freelance comms + marketing, branding, white papers, grants, research, analysis
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Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry
United States

History // Freelancer | since 2019 \\ Biotech | 1 year, staff scientist | sequencing startup // KU Chemistry | 4 years, project manager | bio c...

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Dr. Swayamsiddha K.

Organic chemist, expert in Natural Products and Spectroscopy | Experienced modeler in drug design
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
India

Scientific researcher with a PhD in Synthetic organic chemistry with expertise in Natural Products and computational chemistry. Experienced in ...

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Dr. Jasmien R.

PhD and postdoctoral experience in craniofacial genetics, experience as commercial translation consultant
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PhD
United States

Experience in craniofacial genetics, medical imaging on postdoctoral level. Experience in market research, intellectual property landscape and ...

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Dafne S.

Epidemiology and Biostatistics | Scientific Writing
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MS Epidemiology
Switzerland

A highly analytical and creative epidemiologist with experience managing biological data as well as large cohort data using statistical program...

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Abdelaziz A.

Medical Writer/ Literature Review Expert/ Proofreader and Editor
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Egypt

A Medical Writer with a Publication in Lancet Journal! I can help you with: • Literature review, screening research studies, data extraction,...

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Dr. Rae Yunzi T.

Ivy League-trained professor, researcher, and consultant with expertise in Social and Organizational Psychology
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MPhil in Social-Organizational Psychology
United States

University professor, researcher, and organizational consultant, with graduate degrees in Social and Organizational Psychology from Columbia Un...

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Dr. Mica S.

Postdoctoral Research Associate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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PhD
United States

I am a postdoctoral scientist with more than nine years of laboratory research experience. My scientific expertise centers around physical chem...

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Dr. El-Sayed M.

Academic Writing, Academic Editing, Academic Proofreading, Grammar Check, Plagiarism Check, and many you should know
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M.Sc.
China

If you need specific service, just check if I can provide 1. Plagiarism Checking using premium accredited websites (Turnitin, iThenticate) 2. G...

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PhD Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Canada
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I am a research professional with a demonstrated history of working in the biotechnology and higher education sectors. My expertise is in neuro...

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Dr. Felipe C.

Biomedical Scientist with extensive experience in technical/scientific writing, Big data analysis and machine learning
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Brazil

Biomedical Scientist possessing distinct critical thinking and outstanding communication skills. More than 10 years working in top Universities...

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Dr. Maria C.

Scientific Writer, R&D Project Manager and Innovation Consultant | Pharma, Agro & Biotech Specialist | Botany En...
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BSc Biology
Spain

I am a dynamic scientist with more than 10 years of experience in R&D projects in the pharmaceutical, agriculture and food sectors. Recent...

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Dr. Dirk S.

Molecular biologist with 10 years experience. Expert in R, data analysis/visualization and scientific writing.
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PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) in Molecular Biology
Germany

Molecular biologist with 10 years of professional/academic research experience. Expert level knowledge in molecular biology, molecular medicine...

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Bharti S.

Scientific & Medical writer, COVID-19 virologist, Journal manuscript writing, Editor, Research papers, clinical tria...
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Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Fundamentals of Clinical Trials
India

A strong background in virology, medical microbiology and public health qualifies me to work on COVID-19 projects (factsheets, COVID-19 at home...

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Dr. Pranesh B.

Scientific Content editing, Literature search & curation, Regulatory approvals, Technology prospecting
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Ph.D
India

Scientific Literature content review; editing, pre-publication refinement, curation, report authoring. Competitive intelligence; Technology pr...

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Dr. Thatiana Evilen d.

Freelance Scientific Consultant | Expert in Molecular Biology | Geneticist with 10 years of experience
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Speed Woman Mentoring
Brazil

Graduated in Biological Sciences (Bachelor's degree) at São Camilo University Center (2008). Science Master’s degree (2012) and Ph.D. ...

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Dr. Nauman R.

Product Developer | Scientific Writer | Nutritional Scientist
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M.Sc. (Hons) Personalized Nutrition
Pakistan

Hello there! I'm Nauman, 24 years old, a registered dietitian by profession. I have completed my M.Sc. with a specialization in "Pers...

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Dr. NOOPUR G.

Researcher & writer with expertise in Radiation & cancer biology, Microbiology , life sciences, Data analysis.
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PhD in Radiation Biology
India

I am doctorate in Radiation biology with expertise in cancer biology, microbiology ,immunology and epigenetics .My research skill *Animal model...

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Dr. Fanny L.

PhD Immunology | Pharmacy | Scientific communicator 11 yrs of experience in biomedical research | Analyst |
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United States

I am a freelance science and medical writer with a PhD in immunology and 11 years of experience in medical research....I wrote 10 first-author research articles, 4 first-author reviews and co-authored 29 publications....

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Dr. Jyoti L.

Medical Writer
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PhD
India

I am a Ph.D. holder in Food Engineering with a passion for scientific research and medical writing. Currently employed as a Senior Medical Writ...

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Dr. Oyinkansola S.

Medical Doctor and Writer: Bridging Knowledge and Communication in Healthcare
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MPH
United Kingdom

Overview: As a dedicated Medical Doctor and accomplished Research Writer, I bring a unique blend of medical expertise and writing proficiency ...

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Dr. S. J. R.

Professor in Physics: expertise in scientific research, article publishing, data analysis, teaching, project supervision
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PhD
India

I am working as a professor in Physics with about 15 years of research experiences in areas like condensed matter physics, nanotechnology, micr...

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Lauren P.

Scientific Editor
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Bachelor of Science with Honours Biological Sciences (Immunology)
United Kingdom

I have a PhD in Immunology, and extensive experience working with a wide range of laboratory techniques as a Study Director for a pre-clinical ...

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Dr. T R.

Molecular Toxicology and life science
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MVSC
India

Molecular Toxicology biology and life science

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Dr. Prajitha M.

Expert in molecular biology, Human Genetics, Oncology & Biostatistics| 10+ yrs of experience in clinical research
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Post doctoral research fellow (Molecular biology and oncology)
India

Have 11 yrs of research experience in clinical research. Worked on case control studies, monitored the effect of drugs on various Human cancer ...

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Who Is a Scientific Editor?

A scientific editor is someone who has a strong background in science and equally adept at writing and editing. They use their skills in order to help ensure that scientific material published in magazines and journals adhere to the appropriate rules and guidelines, such as AMA, APA etc This also includes ensuring that the language used is appropriate, and that the information and facts provided in the reviewed article are scientifically accurate. 

What Does a Scientific Editor Do?

A scientific editor’s main responsibility is to perform the dual role of a scientific content or copy editor as well as a scientific domain expert, in order to ensure that any scientific article published in a journal, magazine or manuscript is both grammatically correct as well as scientifically accurate.  This is a diverse job, and encompasses several different duties such as,

  • Proofreading, editing and refining the tone and language of the article
  • Assessing the science mentioned in the article and making changes if necessary
  • Critically assessing the article and making recommendations.
  • Ensuring the article adheres to editorial guidelines, standards and policies.
  • Identify and recommend topics for the journal or magazine to commission new topics around.

Apart from these, scientific content and copy editors need to keep themselves updated with industry guidelines, and periodically establish these standards for the writers they collaborate with. They also need to set the tone and narrative of the magazine they work with, which includes deciding the topics of discussion and providing literature references for these topics.

Qualifications for a Scientific Editor

Scientific editors typically have a bachelor’s degree in a particular discipline of science, alongside a minor in either media writing, english or journalism. The latter is particularly important for scientific content and copy editors, in terms of equipping themselves with the skills needed to proofread and edit an article or manuscript effectively.

Scientific journal editors may also equip themselves with additional skills that can help enhance their all-round game within the publishing industry, such as 

  • Publishing techniques and editing skills.
  • Graphic designing and computer software. 
  • Communication skills, both verbal and written.

This helps editors for scientific journals offer a diverse range of skills to their organization, complementing their scientific knowledge effectively.

Eventually. scientific editors may also choose to pursue a masters or a PhD. This tops up their extensive writing and editing experience, and provides them with a niche knowledge of the particular field they operate in.

Benefits of Hiring Freelance Scientific Editors

Whilst bigger organizations work with in-house scientific editors and proofreaders, this might not be economically feasible for smaller organizations. Here’s where freelancers who offer scientific proofreading services or manuscript editing services come in handy,

With most scientific publications requiring scientific journal editors on-demand and on a flexible basis, freelancers can offer multiple benefits, such as

  • Cost-effective scientific editing skills on a pay-as-you-go basis.
  • Time-effective collaboration, as these scientific editors can be hired as and when the demand arises
  • Wider range of options, with most freelance networks typically hosting a large number of independent freelance scientific editors and proofreaders.

Companies can build up a pipeline of these on-demand scientific editing experts by accessing them via freelance platforms, helping them avail the best scientific editing and proofreading services at reasonable rates, and churn out a regular stream of high-quality scientific articles for their audience. 

Cost of Hiring a Scientific Editor

The cost involved in hiring a scientific editor varies according to the exact requirements of the project. A scientific content editor or copy editor, for instance, will quote different prices compared to someone offering scientific manuscript editing services or journal services.

On average, freelance scientific editors are less expensive than in-house ones, especially since onboarding charges, employee benefits and other hiring costs can be eliminated.

A qualified scientific editor charges upwards of $100/hour up to $25-300, based on the exact skillset required. If the expert is charging by the word, expect to pay around $5 for 1000 words of proofreading, writing and editing.

Freelance scientific editors on Kolabtree are available for as low as $35 per hour, going all the way up to $150 - $200/hour. This varies according to their expertise, years of experience and project scope. 

How to Post a Project to Hire Scientific Editors

Before posting a project, spend some time to consider the following factors

  • The precise nature and scope of the project, and the niche skills required
  • The budget and duration of the proposed project
  • The experience you want the scientific editor to possess

Now, post a project on freelance platforms like Kolabtree, and use the factors mentioned above to shortlist experts successfully. Mentioning the exact skills and experience required will help you avoid irrelevant proposals and make sure you attract bids from scientific editors matching your niche requirements.