Medical Editorial Specialist

Company Description MK Academia is a digital organization founded in 2022, specializing in medical education and scientific research support for researchers, scientists, healthcare professionals, and students in medical and scientific fields. The organization offers comprehensive services, including writing full research articles, proofreading and language editing, literature reviews, plagiarism checks, and visual design support for diagrams and images. MK Academia also assists with journal submissions, including journal selection, submission packages, and follow-up to improve publication outcomes in indexed journals. In addition, the organization supports the initiation and completion of research projects through budgeting, resource planning, laboratory services, and lab setup. MK Academia has recently integrated AI-assisted tools to enhance efficiency and expand the scope of its services in research and academic workflows.

Role Description The Medical Editorial Specialist is a remote, contract role responsible for providing high-quality editorial and scientific support across a range of medical and research content. Day-to-day tasks include writing, editing and refining research manuscripts, reviews, case reports, meta-analysis, and proposals for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to journal and style guidelines. The specialist will conduct literature checks, verify references, and ensure proper use of scientific terminology and citation formats. Responsibilities also include full research write up, meta-analysis, literature review, language editing, restructuring content for logical flow, preparing submission-ready documents, and collaborating with internal teams and clients to meet project timelines. The role may involve advising on journal selection, supporting the preparation of submission packages, and contributing to the quality assurance of AI-assisted editorial outputs.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in medical and scientific writing, including experience with research articles, case reports, reviews, and proposals.
• Proficiency in editing and language refinement, including proofreading, copyediting, and ensuring clarity, coherence, and consistency.
• Ability to conduct literature reviews, verify references, and work with academic citation styles (e.g., AMA, APA, Vancouver).
• Familiarity with journal submission processes, including formatting to journal guidelines, cover letter preparation, and responding to reviewer feedback.
• Comfort working with visual and structural elements of manuscripts, such as figures, tables, diagrams, and data presentation.
• Experience or interest in using AI-assisted tools for editorial and research workflows, with attention to accuracy and ethical use.
• Advanced degree in a medical, biomedical, life science, or related discipline (e.g., MD, PharmD, MSc, PhD) preferred; candidates with relevant editorial experience in medical publishing are also encouraged to apply.
• Excellent written communication skills in English and strong attention to detail, accuracy, and scientific integrity.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a contract-based environment.