Proofreader – Sciences / Humanities (Freelance, remote)

About the role

We are looking for freelance proofreaders based in India to join our team. In this remote role, you will work on books in the sciences or humanities, including technical and scientific research, medical and health sciences, and humanities and social sciences.

What will you do?

• Proofread typeset documents for basic grammar errors (such as spelling errors and subject-verb disagreement), product requirements (style guidelines), typeset layout requirements (such as word breaking, column balancing, indentation, and section hierarchy) and layman reader logic (including matching artworks and captions).
• Ensure articles meet journal and/or publisher expectations, delivering consistent and error-free work.

Essential job requirements

• Proficiency in English.
• A minimum of 2 years of proofreading experience, particularly in the fields of medical/health sciences, scientific/technical content, and humanities/social sciences.
• Familiarity with annotating PDF files.
• Thorough knowledge of guidelines.
• A strong ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects efficiently.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Educated to a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree level in sciences/humanities.

Working for TNQTech

• Work-life balance: We want your work to be a seamless part of your life, and for you to have the flexibility of freelance work with the stability of consistent projects.
• Supportive teams: We are a dynamic and supportive team that values excellence, and are looking for people who can join us on our mission.
• New career opportunities: You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting and challenging scholarly research.
• Competitive compensation: We offer competitive compensation based on your experience and quality of work.

How to apply

If you are passionate about proofreading and meet the criteria above, we would love to hear from you. Please fill out the application form below and attach your resume and a sample of your work. If our team thinks you may be a good fit after our initial screening, we will get back to you via email or phone call with more details. Take a look at our answers to some common questions in our FAQs section.