Peer Review Operations Specialist

LocationFully remote, based in FL, IL, MA, MD, NY, PA, TX, VA

SetupRemote

LevelMid

Posted1w ago

Engineering & Technology

Quick answer

PLOS is hiring a fully remote Peer Review Operations Specialist (US-based) paying $57,000-$64,000 for a 2-year FTC role.

Role: Peer Review Operations Specialist
Organization: PLOS
Location: Fully remote, based in FL, IL, MA, MD, NY, PA, TX, VA
Work setup: Remote
Level: Mid
Compensation: $57,000-$64,000
Category: Engineering & Technology

The role

The role involves maintaining efficient peer review workflows, ensuring high vendor performance standards, and upholding excellent contributor experience for authors, editors, and reviewers. The position is fully remote and based in the US, with a 2-year full-time contract.

What you'll do

Ensure the timely, efficient peer review of all submissions
Troubleshoot persistent manuscript, workflow or system issues
Proactively identify workflow inefficiencies, variations or backlogs to diagnose persistent issues
Ensure standard journal workflows are maintained as established, implementing and adopting process updates when approved by the Peer Review Operations Manager

What it takes

A university degree or equivalent experience
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
Growth mindset with a collaborative, team player mentality
Able to work under tight deadlines whilst achieving a high standard of quality and accuracy
Upholds high standards of professionalism in the workplace
Knowledge of Excel, Word, file types and file conversions

What you'll bring

Prior experience in peer-reviewed scholarly publishingExcellent communication and presentation skillsboth written and oralGrowth mindset with a collaborativeteam player mentalityAble to work under tight deadlines whilst achieving a high standard of quality and accuracy

How we treat you

401k with employer match, Employee sponsored health, dental and vision insurance (Dental and Vision 100% employer paid), Paid Vacation, 11 public holidays and sick leave, Parental leave, Birthday and three winter holidays days off, Short term and long term disability insurance, 2 days paid time off for volunteering per year, Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is fully remote, based in the US states of FL, IL, MA, MD, NY, PA, TX, VA.

What is the compensation?

The base salary range is $57,000-$64,000.

What are the key qualifications required?

A university degree or equivalent experience, excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

How do I apply?

Applications can be submitted through the PLOS careers page.

How to apply

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