Lumina Datamatics is hiring Editorial Assistants in Chennai for candidates with a Ph.D. or Doctorate in Science or Life Sciences. This opportunity is ideal for researchers, Ph.D. holders, and doctoral students looking to build a career in scholarly publishing, journal management, editorial operations, and peer review management.
The selected candidates will join an editorial support team responsible for managing scientific journals and supporting editors, publishers, authors, reviewers, and other stakeholders throughout the manuscript lifecycle.
If you have strong English communication skills, research experience, attention to detail, and an interest in scientific publishing, this Editorial Assistant job at Lumina Datamatics could be an excellent career opportunity.
About the Editorial Assistant Role
As an Editorial Assistant, you will support the smooth functioning of assigned scholarly journals. Your primary responsibilities will include managing manuscripts through online editorial systems, performing technical checks, monitoring peer review activities, communicating with authors and reviewers, and preparing regular performance reports.
This role provides an opportunity to gain experience in the complete scholarly publishing and manuscript peer review process.
Key Responsibilities
The selected Editorial Assistant will be responsible for:
- Managing a portfolio of assigned scholarly journals.
- Supporting the smooth operation of journals in collaboration with editors and publisher staff.
- Managing manuscripts from initial submission through final editorial decisions.
- Guiding manuscripts through online manuscript submission and peer review systems.
- Performing technical and administrative checks on submitted, revised, and accepted manuscripts.
- Ensuring manuscripts comply with journal standards and requirements.
- Managing high volumes of internal and external email correspondence.
- Providing professional customer support to authors, reviewers, editors, and internal teams.
- Monitoring the peer review process and following up with relevant stakeholders.
- Supporting the timely completion of editorial activities.
- Preparing accurate and regular status reports.
- Managing multiple editorial tasks while meeting established deadlines.
Qualification Required
Candidates applying for this Editorial Assistant job in Chennai should meet the following requirements:
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D. or Doctorate in Science or Life Sciences
- Candidates with relevant doctoral-level research backgrounds are preferred.
Experience
- 0โ3 years of experience
- Fresh Ph.D. holders and candidates starting their careers in scholarly publishing may apply.
Required Skills
Applicants should possess:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Good digital literacy.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Good prioritization and time-management abilities.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- A proactive and enthusiastic attitude.
Desired Skills and Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications and skills are desirable:
- Previous experience in laboratory-based research.
- Experience in desk-based research.
- At least one scholarly or research publication.
- Understanding of scientific research and academic publishing.
- Experience with online manuscript submission systems.
- Knowledge of peer review management systems.
- Ability to handle challenging situations and resolve problems proactively.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to independently organize, execute, manage, and track assigned tasks.
Why Consider a Career in Scholarly Publishing?
A career as an Editorial Assistant can provide valuable exposure to scientific publishing and research communication. Professionals in editorial operations work closely with researchers, journal editors, reviewers, publishers, and academic institutions.
This role can help candidates develop expertise in areas such as:
- Scholarly publishing
- Scientific journal management
- Manuscript handling
- Peer review coordination
- Editorial operations
- Research communication
- Publication workflows
- Academic publishing systems
- Stakeholder management
For Ph.D. holders who want to explore careers outside traditional laboratory research, an Editorial Assistant position can offer an alternative pathway into the publishing and research services industry.
Salary and Benefits
The advertised salary for this position is approximately:
โน3โ5 Lakhs Per Annum
Additional benefits may include:
- Opportunity to work with a global editorial and publishing team.
- Exposure to leading scholarly journals and publishing workflows.
- Career growth opportunities in editorial operations.
- Experience in manuscript and peer review management.
- Opportunity to develop communication and project management skills.
- Full-time and permanent employment.
Benefits and compensation may vary based on candidate qualifications, experience, and company policies.
Job Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Candidates willing to work in Chennai are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply for Editorial Assistant Jobs at Lumina Datamatics?
Interested and eligible candidates can forward their updated resume to:
Email: ramya.loganathan@luminad.com