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Clark J.

Millcreek, Utah

$100/hr
5.0
36 jobs

I am a pharmaceutical scientist with experience in the fields of oncology, molecular biology, and chemistry. My expertise centers around the molecular basis of cancer and novel avenues for drug discovery and development. I have extensive experience in scientific writing with multiple first author publications in well accredited journals. I am experienced in academia and pharmaceutical industry. In addition, I have had direct exposure to big pharma and start up biotech companies. Whether you are trying to gain insight on a topic, write scientific papers/proposals, or attempting to delineate a path for your next research project, I would be happy to assist in any and all ways that I can!

  • Scientific Writing
  • Research & Development
  • Biochemistry
  • Experiment Design
  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Scientific Research
  • Design Validation
  • Quality Control
  • Cellular Biology
  • Scientific Illustration
  • Product Review
  • Dissertation Writing
R Philip L.

West Yarmouth, Massachusetts

$100/hr
4.9
132 jobs

**I write high-quality content for the medical and scientific space **I will edit your medical or scientific paper **I can write your book I'm a retired physician (MD-PhD level) turned writer and editor in the medical and scientific spaces Pediatrics is my medical area of expertise, but I've written and edited in all medical and surgical specialties. I am a graduate of Yale and Columbia with training in pediatrics and pediatric pulmonary medicine at Boston Children's Hospital (CV available upon request).

  • Scientific Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Writing
  • English
  • Blog Content
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Nonfiction
  • Content Creation
  • Content Writing
  • CV
  • Book Editing
  • Essay Writing
  • Book Writing
  • Website Copywriting
  • US English Dialect
  • Medical Editing
Grace Z.

Beaverton, Oregon

$25/hr
4.7
68 jobs

I've been a science writer/editor since 2014. My favorite part about being science writer is engaging with a new topic, diving deep, and learning all I can to really make a project succeed. My specialty is medical writing: I write/edit peer-reviewed journal articles, professional content, and hospital policy. I have spent over 10 years in the medical writing field, transcribing, editing, and researching, so that we can communicate complex information to the everyday reader. I love an industry that allows me to continue learning! You'll notice I also edit novels. I help authors get their stories ready for publication. I edit/proofread and format novels, and also provide ideas to help your story improve. I edit novels of any genre, notably historical romance, sci-fi/supernatural, psychological thriller, and just a good ol' fiction story. I edit, proofread, and format professional documents for companies, websites, and authors. I have worked for nurses, healthcare start-ups writing e-commerce, B2B hospitals writing policy, and independent clients needing help with up a blog post, website content, or email copy. Do you need your memo proofread? do you need a developmental editor for your story? Do you need to send out email copy, but you aren't great with words? Send it my way, I'd love to help! I enjoy working on long-term projects with clients; that allows us to gain a personal rapport and a better understanding of the topic. I'm a self-starter, enjoy the flexible hours that Upwork provides so I can get your project to you quickly! In my spare time, I ride horses, help in the dog show community, and train for ultramarathons.

  • Scientific Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • Writing
  • Academic Writing
  • SEO Content
  • Data Entry
  • Book Editing
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Proofreading
  • Document Formatting
  • Science & Medicine
  • Copy Editing
Amruta T.

St. Louis, Missouri

$35/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I help researchers refine data into clean, publication-quality visuals to communicate their science with clarity and impact. My work focuses on simplifying complex ideas without losing scientific accuracy. I design clutter-free visuals that bring structure to complexity through visual hierarchy, consistency in font, labels, and style, and a strong emphasis on communication and readability. I am a PhD-trained biologist with 7 years of experience using Adobe Illustrator to create accurate, publication-ready scientific illustrations, including figures, graphical abstracts, and workflows. My illustrations have supported ~10 peer-reviewed publications, as well as grants, conference posters, slide decks, and websites. I design all graphic elements from scratch and every element is grounded in peer-reviewed literature. I also ensure figures meet journal requirements, including correct size, resolution, and formatting. ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ: ๐Ÿ“ˆ ๐‡๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ ๐›๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ? ๐น๐‘–๐‘”๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ๐‘’ ๐‘ƒ๐‘œ๐‘™๐‘–๐‘ โ„Ž๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” โžค Transform rough figures/graph into publication-ready visuals โžค Improve clarity with strong visual hierarchy, consistent formatting, and clean labeling โžค Prepare figure panels for presentation-ready slide decks ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ ๐–๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐š ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ž ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐œ๐š๐ฉ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค? ๐บ๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘โ„Ž๐‘–๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘™ ๐ด๐‘๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘ก โžค Communicate your study through one clear, publication-ready visual highlighting key methods and main findings โžค Design publication-ready graphics that communicate the story at a glance ๐Ÿงฉ ๐‡๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐š ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐Ÿ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ž? ๐‘€๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘ข๐‘ ๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘๐‘ก ๐‘†๐‘โ„Ž๐‘’๐‘š๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘ / ๐‘€๐‘’๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘œ๐‘‘ ๐ท๐‘–๐‘Ž๐‘”๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘š โžค Convert experimental workflows, biological processes, and mechanism of action into clear schematics โžค Use structured visual systems (flowcharts, arrows, diagrams) to communicate processes efficiently ๐ˆ ๐ก๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก: โžค Manuscript figures โžค Graphical abstracts โžค Posters โžค Infographics โžค Schematics for manuscripts, talks, and websites โžค Slide decks for research communication and journal clubs โžค Visual branding for labs and research groups

  • Scientific Writing
  • Biology
  • Research Papers
  • Academic Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Molecular Biology
  • Neuroscience
  • Scientific Illustration
Katharine S.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

$70/hr
4.9
83 jobs

I am a former biomedical researcher with a knack for writing and an eye for detail. My skill sets include writing scientific articles, technical content and web copy; editing manuscripts, technical writing and grant proposals; and designing and troubleshooting experiments. I find projects that allow me to make complex, technical subject matter accessible and compelling to any individual particularly rewarding, and my broad skill set and experience make me an ideal candidate for projects in small businesses, research labs and startups. My professional experience began as an award-winning biology instructor at the college and university levels, teaching entry- through graduate-level courses for over three years. Over the next decade, I performed highly technical heart research, where I discovered a new form of dilated cardiomyopathy and developed and implemented a gene therapy treatment in a mouse model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. I now work exclusively as a science consultant and freelance writer.

  • Scientific Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Science
  • Technical Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Genetics
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Academic Research
  • Copywriting
  • Grant Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Marketing Communications
  • Academic Writing
Joshua E.

San Diego, California

$50/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Iโ€™m a physician with a strong background in medical writing, clinical research, scientific editing, and healthcare communication. My experience includes peer-reviewed publications, cardiovascular and internal medicine research, conference abstracts, literature reviews, and editorial review of scholarly submissions. I specialize in producing accurate, evidence-based medical content while maintaining clarity, professionalism, and scientific integrity. My work has involved collaboration with physicians, researchers, and academic institutions on projects related to cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure, maternal cardiovascular health, healthcare disparities, and evidence-based medicine. I have contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international medical conferences, including work associated with the American Heart Association, European Society of Cardiology, and Mayo Clinic research presentations. In addition to research and publication experience, I have served in editorial review roles evaluating scientific articles and abstracts for quality, accuracy, and clinical relevance. This has strengthened my ability to critically assess medical literature, identify inaccuracies, improve readability, and communicate complex concepts effectively to both professional and general audiences. Services I provide include: โ€ข Medical writing โ€ข Scientific & research writing โ€ข Medical editing & proofreading โ€ข AI-generated medical content review โ€ข Literature reviews โ€ข Manuscript editing โ€ข Clinical research assistance โ€ข Healthcare blog/article writing โ€ข Patient education materials โ€ข Case reports & abstracts โ€ข Evidence-based fact checking โ€ข AMA & APA formatting โ€ข Presentation & slide development I understand the importance of precision, deadlines, confidentiality, and professional communication. Whether you need high-quality healthcare articles, manuscript review, research support, or medical content validation, I aim to deliver work that is accurate, reliable, and backed by current medical evidence. Areas of interest and expertise include: Internal Medicine | Cardiology | Electrophysiology | Heart Failure | Preventive Medicine | Healthcare Disparities | Medical Education | Clinical Research I look forward to helping bring high-quality medical and scientific projects to life.

  • Scientific Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Academic Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Medical Writing
  • Medical Editing
  • Medical Records Research
  • Medical Terminology
  • Academic Proofreading
  • Scientific Literature Review
  • Literature Review
  • Healthcare Interoperability
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  • AI Content Creation
  • Scientific Research
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  • Science & Medicine
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