Copy Editor - Molecule Creative Services

Avantor • USA-NJ Remote, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Copy Editor on the Creative Services team acts as the final quality check for all written content and creative assets, ensuring brand consistency, grammatical accuracy and clarity. This person is a detail-oriented individual responsible for reviewing and refining various forms of creative content to ensure all final materials are polished and error-free before release. This role involves a high degree of collaboration with writers, designers and project managers, as well as cooperation with internal and external business partners, to maintain the company's brand voice and uphold high editorial standards across multiple channels.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years of professional proofreading, copy editing or editorial experience, preferably in an in-house creative team or agency setting.
• Experience within healthcare, life sciences or biopharmaceutical industries required.
• Portfolio of work demonstrating various examples of writing and editing proficiency required.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a keen eye for catching errors that others may miss.
• Strong command of the English language, including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• In-depth knowledge of standard style guides and the ability to learn and enforce style.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including 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.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently under limited supervision.
• Strong knowledge of AP and/or AMA Style.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field preferred. (Other educational backgrounds with professional editing/proofreading expertise considered.)
• Experience in an agency or corporate marketing communications environment preferred.
• Experience and interest in new technology, such as applying AI tools for problem solving and workload efficiency, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform a final review of all creative outputs, including marketing materials, web pages, social media posts, email campaigns, presentations and other deliverables. Reviews are performed in Workfront, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Adobe and other programs as needed.
• Correct and verify spelling, grammar, punctuation and syntax.
• Ensure strict adherence to the company's internal style guide and brand voice, as well as external style guides (e.g., AP, American Chemical Society or Miriam-Webster), as needed.
• Review all written content for consistency in dates, names, terminology, formatting and overall style.
• Assess visual layouts and typography, sometimes with designers, to ensure text and design elements are correctly aligned and formatted.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to creative team members throughout the production process.
• Manage and prioritize the workload to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Engage with Molecule writers, designers, project managers and the digital marketing team to deliver integrated creative solutions when necessary, ensuring content and design are developed holistically and aligned to project goals.
• Respond in Workfront, Teams and Outlook within reasonable and expected timeframes to keep projects on time. Attend weekly/regular team meetings, town halls, one-on-ones and project-specific meetings (such as kickoffs).

Benefits

• The work we do changes people's lives for the better.
• Unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
• Diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level