Job Description

Description


Brief Job Overview


This is a non-supervisory position responsible for performing high-impact editorial and scientific communication functions for the publication of USP documentary standards. The primary role of the Associate Scientific Editor is to complete editorial reviews of USP documents for accuracy, correct structure, style, grammar, syntax, referencing, and readability. The incumbent in this role will regularly collaborate with scientific experts to ensure quality, clarity, and consistency of work. The incumbent contributes to the overall success of the organization by producing high-quality products, on schedule, that meet the needs of the end users.


How will YOU create an impact here at USP?


• Edits scientific materials across various USP publications and is responsible for maintaining high-quality USP documentary standards
• Incorporates corrections and communicates with scientific experts as needed to ensure quality and clarity of content.
• Copyedits content so that it is well-written and complies with USP style.
• Ensures that grammar, syntax, and spelling are correct and prepares documents for transfer to production
• Develops specialized knowledge for assigned publication content and tasks
• Applies XML tagging to scientific content.
• Conducts other editorial reviews, as needed, for USP publications
• Proofreads scientific content for errors, making limited style and formatting changes after various editorial stages
• Maintains the intent of scientific experts by upholding a high-level view of each documentary standard
• Reviews and updates documentation to ensure alignment with current processes
• Coordinates within Publications (publications support, editorial, production) and across science divisions.
• Performs other related duties as required.


Who USP is Looking For?


The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission, commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices, ability to quickly build credibility with stakeholders, along with the following competencies and experience:


Education:


• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a life science, or an equivalent combination of training and experience required.


Experience:


• Minimum of 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in book and/or journal editing in electronic formats


Additional Desired Preferences


• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and application of in-house style guides
• Energetic self-starter and quick learner with the ability to work under tight deadlines in a multi-tasking environment.
• Demonstrates creativity and flexibility within a results-oriented, deadline-driven publishing environment.
• Well-developed time management, organizational, and interpersonal communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Strong analytical and technology skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills in a PC environment
• Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and an HTML or XML editor, utilizing track changes and reviewing tools in such programs; knowledge of MS Teams and SharePoint required as it will be used daily.
• Experience working with content management systems, electronic file tracking, and workflow procedures
• Proficiency in a virtual environment, with ability to facilitate and participate in virtual meetings, and use of virtual communications software (Outlook, Teams, Jabber, Slack)
• Has the ability to
• navigate multi-layered publications systems and processes
• effectively multitask
• work and research problems independently when appropriate and understands when to escalate issues
• establish effective working relationships in a team setting through active participation and receptiveness to feedback
• engage in training/mentoring with senior staff


Supervisory Responsibilities


None


Benefits


USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.


Note: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific.