Publishing Associate I – Editing (Early Development)- job post Labcorp 140 views

Job Overview:

The Publishing Associate I – Editing is an entry level position in the global publishing services group, learning the Labcorp writing standards and learning to review nonclinical study reports to promote product consistency.

General Duties
  • Learns to use software tools to efficiently and accurately complete job duties. Types of software include word processing, collaboration/sharing, and database applications
  • Attends meetings to review and discuss the Labcorp Writers’ Reference
Report Review
  • Learns Labcorp writing standards
  • Learns to proof and edit safety assessment reports and contributor reports (e.g., pathology, ophthalmology, statistical analysis, electrocardiography, immunotoxicology), ensuring that company conventions, style, format, and terminology have been used
  • Learns and understands any new/changed conventions or standard language
  • Learns client requirements related to writing standards and/or terminology
Scheduling Responsibilities
  • Learns to effectively schedule multiple assignments for timely completion of assigned tasks

Education/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in English, Journalism or Mass Communications is a must, emphasis and/or experience in technical or scientific writing preferred.

Experience:

  • 0 – 1+ years in creative writing / scientific writing or technical editing experience
  • Strong English writing and communication skills
  • Knowledge of standard editing/proofing conventions
  • Attention to detail, time management skills, and organizational skills
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