Job Description

Role Summary

The

Journal Coordinator - Open Access

plays a key role in the editorial operations of scientific / medical journals. This position involves handling article submissions, coordinating the peer review process, maintaining communication with authors, reviewers, and editors, and ensuring smooth publication workflow. The ideal candidate ensures quality, timeliness, and stakeholder satisfaction across all journal processes.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and update the

database of article submissions

and track progress through the review and publication pipeline. Glassdoor Check manuscripts for

errors, inconsistencies, and make corrections

before moving forward in the process. Glassdoor Screen incoming submissions as the

first point of contact

and forward them to the review department. Glassdoor Generate and assign a

manuscript identification number

for each new submission. Glassdoor Liaise with authors, editors, and reviewers by email / phone to

provide status updates, request revisions, and clarify queries

. Glassdoor Work with tele-caller / outreach teams to

follow up on submissions or queries

--try to convert "negative / undecided" queries into accepted submissions. Glassdoor Collect and maintain detailed

author and reviewer profiles

(contact info, publication history, research interests) for journal indexing and outreach. Glassdoor Ensure the manuscript is processed for

publication (PDF, HTML, e-print formats)

in collaboration with web development / production teams. Glassdoor Handle queries from

different nationalities / subject areas

in a professional manner. Glassdoor Develop relationships with

universities, research institutions, and scholars globally

for potential collaboration and author acquisition. Glassdoor Contribute to

indexing, archiving

, and ensuring the journal content is optimized for search engines and databases. Glassdoor Undertake additional tasks or responsibilities assigned by management, whether temporary or permanent.

Desired Skills & Attributes:

Excellent proficiency in

English (reading, writing, comprehension)

to spot inconsistencies and errors. Glassdoor Ability to

identify poorly written or low-quality submissions

. Glassdoor Good

typing speed / accuracy

(example given: 36-40 WPM with ~90% accuracy) Glassdoor Understanding of the

publication / peer review process

, editorial systems, and best practices in scientific publishing. Glassdoor Capability to

handle multiple tasks, prioritize

, and meet deadlines. Good communication skills (email, phone) for stakeholder coordination. Familiarity with

databases, indexing services, author & reviewer profiling

. Experience in

customer / client interaction

, query resolution, basic promotion / publicizing skills. Glassdoor Comfortable working in a team and maintaining a

reliable professional reputation

with authors, editors, and reviewers.

Qualifications & Experience

Postgraduate degree (MSc or equivalent) in

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy or allied streams

Glassdoor Exposure or experience in scientific publishing, journal management, or editorial coordination is desirable. Prior work in handling manuscripts, editing, or academic content is a plus.

Performance Metrics & Expectations

Turnaround time

: Minimize delay from submission to review decision.

Quality metrics

: Low error / correction rates in manuscripts passed on.

Stakeholder satisfaction

: Positive feedback from authors, reviewers, editors.

Submission throughput

: Maintain or increase volume of accepted high-quality articles.

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

Revenue Target

: Monthly and quarterly goals linked to APCs, article acceptance, and special issues.

Abstract Target

: Number of abstracts extracted, curated, and processed each month.

Quality Metrics

: Peer review turnaround time, editorial decision accuracy, and author satisfaction.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Pay: ₹121,633.96 - ₹210,580.27 per year

Work Location: Remote