The Per Diem Scientific Editor provides editorial, formatting, and presentation
support for scientific manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and other
scholarly materials authored or presented by the Program Director. The incumbent
is responsible for ensuring that manuscripts and presentations adhere to
journal, conference, sponsor, institutional, and presentation-specific
requirements regarding formatting, style, grammar, spelling, references, and
overall quality. A substantial component of this role involves developing,
editing, and maintaining professional PowerPoint presentations for the Program
Director. This position may be performed remotely and offers scheduling
flexibility based on project volume, manuscript deadlines, and the needs of the
Program Director. This position is strictly an editorial support role and does
not confer authorship or co-authorship.
Schedule: Flexible schedule based on manuscript volume, presentation deadlines,
and the needs of the Program Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Edit scientific manuscripts, abstracts, review articles, correspondence, and
related documents authored by or prepared for the Program Director.
Format manuscripts according to journal-specific submission requirements.
Review and format tables, figures, legends, appendices, and supplementary
materials.
Perform proofreading and spellcheck reviews to identify grammatical,
typographical, punctuation, and formatting errors.
Manage, organize, and format references using EndNote and other citation
management software.
Convert references to journal-specific citation styles and formatting
requirements.
Verify consistency, completeness, and accuracy of citations and reference
lists.
Create, edit, format, and maintain PowerPoint presentations for the Program
Director.
Apply institutional branding standards and presentation best practices.
Assist in preparing presentations for scientific conferences, invited
lectures, board meetings, donor presentations, and leadership briefings
delivered by the Program Director.
Maintain confidentiality of unpublished research data, manuscripts,
presentations, and proprietary information.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Life Sciences,
Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field; or equivalent
experience. Master’s degree in a scientific, medical, communications, or
related discipline highly preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of experience editing scientific, medical,
academic, or scholarly documents.
Demonstrated expertise and advanced proficiency with EndNote, including
reference library management, citation formatting, journal style conversions,
and troubleshooting.
Experience using other citation management platforms such as Zotero,
Mendeley, or RefWorks.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Exceptional proofreading, copyediting, and document formatting skills
Experience supporting manuscript preparation within an academic medical
Program, research institution, scientific society, or publishing
organization.
Familiarity with journal submission systems and publication requirements
Expert knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and scientific
writing conventions.
Advanced knowledge of scholarly publication standards and manuscript
formatting requirements.
Expertise in reference management and bibliography formatting.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strength through Unity and Inclusion
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everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to
delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount
Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work
together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively
participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities,
promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all
employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an
environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive
positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and
organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote
a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance
patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a
supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to
thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the
next chapter in our history.
About the Mount Sinai Health System:
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the
New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight
hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of
nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai
advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health
care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning
and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next
generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities
by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of
its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care
solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such
as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and
emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more
than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient
surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long
Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We
are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving
high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in
Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology,
Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics,
Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear
Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World
Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's
Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn
School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National
Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per
investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as
No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in
the top 20 globally.
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all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or
treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age,
religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any
other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an
environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors,
and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create
a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers,
address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.