Editorial Assistant / Peer Review

Lumina Datamatics; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumina Datamatics is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support journal publishing operations. You will handle manuscript flow, collaborate with editors and staff, and ensure adherence to editorial standards throughout submission, revision, and final decision stages.

The role emphasizes strong English communication, teamwork, and meticulous attention to detail, with growth opportunities in scholarly publishing within a global team.

Qualifications

• Graduate or Postgraduate in Science.
• Excellent communication in English.

Responsibilities

• The Editorial Assistant will be part of our editorial support teams with the primary responsibility of managing a set of journals.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the journals through collaboration with editors and publisher staff.
• Guide manuscripts through an online platform from initial submission through to final editorial decision.
• Perform technical and administrative checks on manuscripts for compliance with the journals' standards after submission, revision, and acceptance.
• Manage high volume of internal and external e-mail correspondence, providing exceptional customer service to authors, reviewers, and staff.
• Monitor the peer review process with a goal of timely completion of tasks by various stakeholders.
• Prepare accurate, regular status reports to provide performance overview for key stakeholders.

Skills

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Postgraduate degree in Science

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Editorial Assistant Department: Publishing

Experience :2 +(Years of experience)

Qualifications : Post graduate degree in a relevant field

About Us

At Lumina Datamatics, we are keen that you make a solid foundation for your future by gaining critical experience on cutting-edge technology projects. Its another effort in our endeavor to be an employer of choice.We believe that we can bring the best out of you by providing an environment that breeds talent and encourages high-quality performance. We created such a workplace culture keeping in mind the top quality projects we handle for our prestigious clients, some of whom figure prominently in the Fortune 500 list.

Job Description Editorial Assistant

We are seeking Editorial Assistants for one of the leading journal publishers. This is an exciting opportunity for postgraduates to start their career in scholarly publishing. You will be joining a truly global, friendly, and intelligent team offering you good growth opportunities.

Qualification and Prerequisites

• Graduate or Postgraduate in Science
• Excellent communication (particularly in English)

Required Skills

• Digital literacy: Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook and Excel
• Candidate must be a team player but be able to work on their own initiative and with minimal supervision
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Possess an enthusiastic attitude, great analytical skill and the ability to pay close attention to detail

Responsibilities

• The Editorial Assistant will be part of our editorial support teams with the primary responsibility of managing a set of journals.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the journals through collaboration with editors and publisher staff.
• Guide manuscripts through an online platform from initial submission through to final editorial decision.
• Perform technical and administrative checkson manuscripts for compliance with the journals standard after submission, revision, and acceptance.
• Manage high volume of internal and external e-mail correspondence, providing exceptional customer service to authors, reviewers, and staff.
• Monitor the peer review process with a goal of timely completion of tasks by various stakeholders.
• Prepare accurate, regular status reports to provide performance overview for key stakeholders.