St Jude Children's Research Hospital is hiring : Senior Scientific Editor / Scien

Overview

Senior Scientific Editor - Job Summary. Are you passionate about advancing scientific discovery through the power of clear, compelling communication? The Senior Scientific Editor plays a pivotal role in shaping high-impact research at St. Jude by providing expert editorial support for clinical and basic science materials destined for top-tier journals and funding agencies.

This role requires a deep understanding of the unique requirements of various scientific documents—including manuscripts, grant applications, and reports—and the ability to deliver tailored editorial guidance. The editor also advises investigators and researchers across the institution on writing strategy, structure, and submission planning to maximize impact and clarity.

In addition to mentoring new editorial staff (as requested by the Director of Scientific Editing), the Senior Scientific Editor contributes to institutional publications and supports the development of materials for seminars and other scientific communications.

Overview (Scientific Editor)

Scientific Editor - Job Summary. Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for scientific communication? The Scientific Editor supports the creation of a wide range of documents that help inform the scientific community about the groundbreaking research done at St. Jude — from manuscripts and grant applications to institutional reports and seminar materials.

This role ensures clarity, accuracy, and consistency across all scientific communications. The editor demonstrates strong editorial skills and a solid understanding of life sciences, scientific publishing standards, reviewing documents with precision and minimal guidance. Focus areas include grammar, nomenclature, spelling, word usage, and formatting.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Senior Scientific Editor :
• Minimum Education and / or Training : Master’s in life sciences, or a related field required; PhD preferred.
• Minimum Experience : 4+ years of experience as a scientific editor or relevant research and publication experience; PhD preferred. Experience in construction and review of scientific documents (journal articles or grant applications) preferred. Experience in experimental design; statistical principles; effective display of scientific data; and publication policies, procedures, and ethics preferred. Experience in the construction and review of NIH grant applications preferred. Experience working with scientific / cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., authors, scientists, biostatisticians, illustrators, and designers) preferred. Proven performance in an earlier role or comparable role.
• Certification Required : ELS (Editor in the Life Sciences) certification by the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences required.
• Compensation : In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $78,000 - $139,360 per year for the role of Senior Scientific Editor / Scientific Editor.
• Senior Scientific Editor : (additional details as above apply to senior role)
• Scientific Editor :
• Minimum Education and / or Training : Master’s degree in life sciences or a related field required; PhD preferred.
• Minimum Experience : 2+ years of experience as a scientific editor or relevant research and publication.
• Experience : Construction of scientific documents (journal articles or grant applications) preferred; experience in experimental design; statistical principles; effective display of scientific data; and publication policies, procedures, and ethics. NIH grant applications experience preferred.
• Certification Preferred : ELS (Editor in the Life Sciences) certification by the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation : In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $78,000 - $139,360 per year for the role of Senior Scientific Editor / Scientific Editor.

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