Copyeditor/QC Specialist

ICF • Trenton, NJ

10d • Remote

About The Position

ICF is seeking an experienced Copyeditor/Proofreader/QC Specialist to support the development, review, and quality control of health-related communications, outreach materials, reports, website content, and meeting deliverables for federal clients. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in copyediting and proofreading, strong command of multiple style guides, and experience ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across a wide range of written products in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. Candidates should have strong editorial judgment, a commitment to accuracy, and experience supporting high-quality communications in mission-driven environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, education, journalism, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in copyediting, proofreading, and quality control review.
• 5+ years’ experience editing health, scientific, technical, or government communications materials.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting NIH, HHS, FDA, or other federal health agencies.
• Familiarity with dietary supplements, rare diseases, clinical trials, or other public health subject matter.
• Background in reviewing technical or scientific documentation for both content quality and formatting consistency.
• Expert knowledge of editorial conventions, grammar, punctuation, and document formatting standards.
• Experience applying multiple style guides and adapting to project-specific requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments with accuracy and consistency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and comfort working in web-based content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform copyediting, proofreading, and quality control review of reports, fact sheets, newsletters, website content, conference materials, and other communications products.
• Ensure consistency with client, project, and industry style guides, including GPO, Chicago, AMA, AP, and NIH-specific standards.
• Review and correct content for grammar, punctuation, syntax, formatting, clarity, and accuracy.
• Support conference and meeting communications by editing correspondence, maintaining speaker biographies and related materials, and reviewing registration information for completeness and accuracy.
• Review and update web content through content management systems and conduct routine quality control checks to identify and resolve errors or inconsistencies.
• Maintain reference materials such as acronym lists, editorial guidance, and standardized language resources.
• Contribute to monthly reports and other project documentation by editing content and verifying completeness and accuracy.
• Collaborate with project staff to support high-quality deliverables for federal health clients.

Benefits

• ICF is an equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.

What This Job Offers

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