Copy Editor

Avantor

. Perform final quality reviews of creative outputs, including marketing materials, web pages, social media posts, email campaigns, presentations and other deliverables .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proofreading and copy editing with a strong command of the English language, including grammar and style guide adherence. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in the healthcare and life sciences sectors while managing tight deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ProofreadingCopy EditingAttention to DetailMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyKnowledge of AP and AMA Style

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Hard Skills

ProofreadingCopy EditingWriting ProficiencyGrammarPunctuationStyle Guide EnforcementVisual Layout AssessmentTypographyPortfolio DevelopmentCompliance Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationFeedback Delivery

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointAdobe WorkfrontAdobe AcrobatTeamsOutlook

Industry Keywords

HealthcareLife SciencesBiopharmaceuticalMarketing CommunicationsRegulatory Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform final quality reviews of creative outputs, including marketing materials, web pages, social media posts, email campaigns, presentations and other deliverables
Review materials in Workfront, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe and other programs as needed
Correct and verify spelling, grammar, punctuation and syntax
Enforce the company's internal style guide and brand voice, plus external style guides such as AP and American Chemical Society
Check consistency in dates, names, terminology, formatting and overall style
Assess visual layouts and typography with designers to ensure text and design elements are aligned and formatted
Provide clear, constructive feedback to creative team members
Manage and prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines
Collaborate with writers, designers, project managers and digital marketing teams on integrated creative solutions
Respond in Workfront, Teams and Outlook within expected timeframes
Attend team meetings, town halls, one-on-ones and project-specific meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3+ years of professional proofreading, copy editing or editorial experience
Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field preferred; other educational backgrounds with professional editing/proofreading expertise considered
Experience within healthcare, life sciences or biopharmaceutical industries required
Experience in an agency or corporate marketing communications environment preferred
Portfolio of work demonstrating writing and editing proficiency required
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong command of the English language, including grammar, spelling and punctuation
In-depth knowledge of standard style guides and ability to learn and enforce style
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams, non-Native English speakers and across time zones
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Workfront and Acrobat
Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements in healthcare and life sciences communications
Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
Ability to work independently under limited supervision
Strong knowledge of AP and/or AMA Style
Experience and interest in AI tools is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Learning experiences to support career growth and success
Diverse, equitable and inclusive culture
Equal employment opportunity
Reasonable accommodation during the employment process