Subject Matter Expert - Science

Rachna Sagar Pvt. Ltd.; Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Rachna Sagar Pvt. Ltd. in Delhi is seeking an experienced Science Editor for children's books (K–8). You will edit and proofread science content across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, ensuring accuracy and age-appropriate language.

You will align manuscripts with NCERT/CBSE guidelines, verify diagrams and activities, coordinate with authors and designers, and help maintain high editorial quality within production timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate/postgraduate in Science preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience as a Science Editor in an educational publishing house, especially children’s books.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread Science content (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) for childrens books (K–8).
• Ensure content accuracy, age-appropriate language, and conceptual clarity.
• Align manuscripts with latest NCERT/CBSE curriculum and guidelines.
• Verify scientific facts, diagrams, tables, activities, and illustrations.
• Simplify complex scientific concepts for young learners.
• Coordinate with authors, illustrators, designers, and internal editorial teams.
• Review page proofs/PDFs and provide clear, detailed correction instructions.
• Ensure high editorial quality while meeting production timelines.

Skills

Proofreading

Copy-editing

Content development

Science knowledge K-8

AI tools

Attention to detail

Communication

Coordination

Deadline management

Education

Science degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit and proofread Science content (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) for childrens books (K–8).
• Ensure content accuracy, age-appropriate language, and conceptual clarity.
• Align manuscripts with latest NCERT/CBSE curriculum and guidelines.
• Verify scientific facts, diagrams, tables, activities, and illustrations.
• Simplify complex scientific concepts for young learners.
• Coordinate with authors, illustrators, designers, and internal editorial teams.
• Review page proofs/PDFs and provide clear, detailed correction instructions.
• Ensure high editorial quality while meeting production timelines.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate/postgraduate in Science preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience as a Science Editor in an educational publishing house, especially children’s books.

Skills Required:

• Strong proofreading, copy-editing, and content development skills
• Excellent subject knowledge of School-level Science (K–8)
• Experience with AI tools and technologies is preferred.
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple titles and meet deadlines