Peer Review Associate

Macmillan Publishers India Pvt Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmillan Publishers India Pvt Ltd. seeks a detail-oriented Reviewer Selection Editorial Assistant and Peer Review Coordinator to manage manuscript submissions and coordinate the peer review process.

The role focuses on identifying qualified reviewers, ensuring timely communication, and upholding high-quality and ethical review standards across editorial teams. You will monitor timelines, maintain reviewer databases, and generate reports on workflow efficiency, contributing to a rigorous

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a life sciences or related field; research exposure in biological or healthcare domains preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end manuscript submission and tracking process.
• Screen submissions for journal guidelines and peer review suitability.
• Identify and invite expert reviewers aligned with manuscript subject areas.
• Coordinate communication between authors, reviewers, and editorial teams.
• Monitor review timelines and ensure timely completion of reviews.
• Maintain and update databases for manuscripts, reviewers, and review status.
• Ensure quality, confidentiality, and adherence to ethical publishing standards.
• Identify conflicts of interest and address ethical concerns.
• Generate reports on manuscript status and peer review performance.
• Continuously improve peer review workflows and processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality & data integrity

Familiarity with peer review systems

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Masters in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Life Sciences / Biosciences / Bioinformatics / Pharma Sciences / Allied Health Sciences / Physics / Chemistry

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Reviewer Selection Editorial Assistant and Peer Review Coordinator to manage manuscript submissions and coordinate the peer review process. The role involves identifying qualified reviewers, ensuring timely communication, and maintaining high-quality and ethical review standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end manuscript submission and tracking process.
• Screen submissions for journal guideline compliance and peer review suitability.
• Identify and invite expert reviewers aligned with manuscript subject areas.
• Coordinate communication between authors, reviewers, and editorial teams.
• Monitor review timelines and ensure timely completion of reviews.
• Maintain and update databases for manuscripts, reviewers, and review status.
• Ensure quality, confidentiality, and adherence to ethical publishing standards.
• Identify conflicts of interest and address ethical concerns.
• Generate reports on manuscript status and peer review performance.
• Continuously improve peer review workflows and processes.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Masters degree in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Life Sciences / Biosciences / Bioinformatics / Pharma Sciences / Allied Health Sciences / Physics / Chemistry.
• Research exposure in biological, biomedical, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or related domains is preferred.

Required Skills:

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
• Familiarity with peer review or manuscript management systems is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and data integrity.