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Freelance Peer Reviewer: Life Sciences

Cactus
Cactus
5-10 years
Not Disclosed
Remote, USA, Remote
10 Feb. 17, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Part Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Freelance Peer Reviewer – Life Sciences

Job Category: Publication Support / Academic Peer Review

Location: United States (Remote/Freelance)

Employment Type: Freelance / Telecommute

Experience Required: 5–10 years of relevant research and peer-review experience


Overview

Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is seeking experienced researchers and former researchers to join our network of Freelance Peer Reviewers for Life Sciences journals. This remote role allows you to evaluate manuscripts and provide expert feedback from anywhere in the United States.

Candidates must disclose their full name and institutional affiliations to maintain transparency with publishers. This flexible position provides the opportunity to contribute to high-impact research while managing your own schedule.


Key Responsibilities

  • Assess Novelty: Evaluate whether the manuscript presents original research and contributes new insights to the field.

  • Evaluate Study Design and Methodology: Ensure the study design and methods are appropriate, comprehensive, and reproducible.

  • Literature Review: Verify that relevant and up-to-date research is cited and incorporated accurately.

  • Analyse Results and Conclusions: Review whether results are clearly presented, supported by data, and meaningful to the field.

  • Provide Constructive Feedback: Suggest improvements, identify flaws, omissions, or ethical concerns.

  • Recommend Publication: Assist editors in determining whether manuscripts should be accepted, revised, or rejected.


Qualifications and Prerequisites

  • Doctorate (PhD/MD) or equivalent advanced degree in Life Sciences or related disciplines.

  • 5–10 years of relevant research experience with at least 8 publications in the last ten years.

  • Strong understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles in scientific research.

  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

  • Strong written communication skills with the ability to provide clear and constructive feedback.

  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple manuscripts efficiently.

  • Commitment to confidentiality and objective evaluation.

  • Prior experience as a peer reviewer for academic journals is highly desirable.

  • Familiarity with online manuscript submission and review systems.

Relevant Subject Areas:
Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases (AIDS, HIV, Influenza, Polio), Public Health, Geriatrics, Nursing, Nursing Medicine, Occupational Health, Pediatric Nursing, Microbiology, Immunology/Clinical Immunology, Clinical Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Drug Discovery and Development, Vaccines, Immunotherapeutics


Benefits of this Role

  • Flexible work-from-home arrangement—work from anywhere in the United States.

  • Freedom to manage your own schedule while meeting deadlines.

  • Ability to take on work outside CACTUS.

  • Access to the latest research trends, industry insights, and publication guidance via our internal learning platform.

  • Opportunity to collaborate with global experts and contribute to impactful scientific research.


Application Process

Qualified candidates will be contacted by a recruiter via email with further details on joining our freelance peer reviewer network.


About CACTUS Communications

Founded in 2002, Cactus Communications is a global technology company delivering expert services and AI-driven products that enhance how research is funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand, Editage, offers comprehensive solutions for researchers, including AI-powered tools like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery.

With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai, and a global workforce of over 3,000 professionals, CACTUS is recognized for pioneering workplace best practices and maintaining world-class standards in academic publishing.


Awards and Recognition

  • Employers of the Future, 2024

  • Excellence in Employer Branding (Gold), 2024

  • ISO 17100 Certification for Translation Services, 2024

  • Future of Workplace Disruptor, 2023

  • Top 100 Companies for Remote Jobs (#14), 2023

  • Three-Star “Eruboshi” Certification, 2023

  • India’s Best Workplaces™ for Women (Top 100), 2022

  • Quartz’s Best Companies for Remote Workers, 2022

  • HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia, 2022


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