Health Science Editor

At DrRuscio.com, we’re passionate about helping people improve their health through evidence-based, actionable information. Every article, podcast, and resource we publish starts with rigorous research and ends with clear, empowering communication. We’re looking for a Health Science Editor who shares that same passion for accuracy and clarity—someone who can bridge the gap between clinical science and accessible storytelling.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Health Science Editor to refine and elevate research-based content for DrRuscio.com.

In this role, you’ll focus primarily on editing—shaping drafts into polished, engaging, and scientifically accurate pieces that reflect our evidence-based approach and brand voice. You’ll also support content development by gathering and organizing relevant studies to inform article briefs.

This position requires sharp editorial judgment, strong health-science literacy, and the ability to make complex topics understandable, precise, and actionable. You’ll collaborate with the Content Manager, other editors, and scientific reviewers to ensure every article meets our standards for clarity, accuracy, and readability.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial

• Edit long-form health content for clarity, accuracy, structure, and tone.
• Ensure all writing aligns with the brand voice, readability standards, and current clinical evidence.
• Strengthen story flow, reader engagement, and headline clarity.
• Review clinician or writer drafts to refine narrative structure and ensure scientific integrity.
• Fact-check and verify research claims, citations, and data as needed.

Research Support

• Collect, evaluate, and synthesize research from peer-reviewed journals, credible health sources, and our internal clinician-organized database.
• Summarize findings into organized, easy-to-reference research briefs aligned with provided outlines.
• Refine complex research into structured, narrative-driven content suitable for a lay audience.

Collaboration & Optimization

• Partner with the Content Manager and Scientific Reviewers to maintain efficient editorial workflows.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to writers and contribute to content planning discussions.
• Learn and apply SEO best practices over time—no prior SEO experience required, but curiosity and willingness to develop this skill are preferred.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional editorial judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to simplify complex research without oversimplifying the science.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate in a remote team environment.
• Consistent attention to accuracy, nuance, and evidence quality.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience editing written content for accuracy, clarity, and brand voice (preferably in health or science communication)
• Proven ability to translate complex health topics into accurate, engaging, plain-language content
• Background in health sciences, nutrition, integrative or functional medicine, or a related field
• Familiarity with Google Drive and project management tools like Asana
• Knowledge of the Ruscio Institute’s approach to evidence-based functional medicine is a plus

Key Measures of Success

By the end of the first month, the Health Science Editor should:

• Demonstrate 90% alignment with the Ruscio Institute’s editorial standards and brand voice on reviewed edits.
• Independently edit 4–5 article drafts with high accuracy, clarity, and correct evidence interpretation.
• Accurately verify and cite 100% of references using Lean Library and the assigned citation tool.
• Confidently use Asana, Google Workspace, and all editorial tools with 1 workflow error or missed deadline.
• Maintain an average editorial turnaround time of 3 business days per draft.

Hours & Compensation

• $30-$45/hour, commensurate with experience.
• Part-time, 15-25 hours per week, consistently.
• Independent contractor.
• Flexible hours.

Location

• Fully remote position.
• US and Canada only.

About Our Team

At DrRuscio.com, our mission is to make integrative and functional medicine more practical, evidence-based, and accessible. We help people take charge of their health by translating cutting-edge research and clinical experience into clear, actionable insights.

Our work spans multiple platforms—including our educational articles, Ruscio Radio Podcast, and our online store.

We’re a small but quickly growing team of clinicians, writers, editors, and communicators who share a genuine passion for helping others. Even though we’re fully remote, we stay closely connected through strong communication, shared goals, and mutual respect for each person’s expertise.

We take pride in maintaining high editorial standards while fostering a supportive, collaborative environment—one where curiosity, precision, and compassion all matter just as much as results.

If this sounds like the kind of team you’d thrive in, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re not opposed to using AI tools to support your work. However, this role requires strong, hands-on writing and editing skills. Your application should demonstrate those abilities. If it’s clear that AI was used to generate your responses to supplemental questions, your application will not be considered.