Production Assistant, Expert

Job Title Production Assistant ExpertLocation - Pune Kharadi Shift Time - 12 00 PM to 9 00 PMAbout Springer Nature GroupSpringer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers educators clinicians and other professionals Every day around the globe our imprints books journals platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today more than ever we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found verified understood and used by our communities enabling them to improve outcomes make progress and benefit the generations that follow About UsResearch Square is a multidisciplinary preprint platform At Research Square we aim to provide the best editorial support to preprint authors An important function of the preprint platform is to ensure that manuscripts are processed smoothly from submission to acceptance To achieve this we are seeking a Production Assistant Expert to join our team and help us maintain high standards of quality and safety in our preprint submissions About the RoleThe Production Assistant Expert will be responsible for screening preprint manuscripts to identify and catch any problematic papers before they enter the production workflow The Production Assistant Expert will ensure that the manuscripts are within the scope of our publication guidelines and that there are no scientific or ethical concerns Role ResponsibilitiesManage Manuscript Flow Handle the process of manuscripts from submission to acceptance through the preprint tracking system Quality Checks Perform required quality checks on manuscripts to ensure they meet preprint platform publication requirements Safety Assessment Ensure that there are no scientific or ethical concerns in the manuscripts Support for Authors and Editors Provide troubleshooting assistance with system issues and escalate to relevant teams as necessary Documentation Management Assist in maintaining process documentation and resource libraries Editorial and Production Reporting Assist with the preparation of editorial reports and other ad hoc tasks associated with the preprints workflow Team Support Provide cover for the team during periods of reduced capacity Collaboration collaborating and consulting with editorial team product engineering and customer service to improve preprint platform processes Within 3 Months you will Build mastery in the skills required for effective manuscript screening Get familiar with our preprints scope screening protocols and full workflow Get familiar with the journal preprint publication research integrity landscape and new and existing challenges in the industry Gain a comprehensive understanding of the team s dynamics and workflows through active involvement in team meetings Contribute to community of practice meetings to ensure alignment and calibration with the team s best practices and standards By 3-6 months you will Maintain mastery and build speed Share your opinions and understanding of building resilient and supportable research integrity checking processes Be a supportive member on the improvement and troubleshooting of the screening workflow Have an understanding of the team s context within the publishing business they are working in By 6-12 months you will Consistently demonstrate both speed and mastery in daily submission processing Be able to properly understand and discuss editorial requirements with Stakeholders and Product Owners Onboard new members in the team or help other teams on the onboarding process Be able to discuss high level process issues and help create action plans Proactively provide useful and actionable feedback to team members Become an advocate for defining and implementing potential new workflow features Coach junior members of the team About YouExperience Skills Qualifications Education Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Experience with academic journal manuscript workflow Assessment of manuscript compliance with editorial policies Fast-paced remote office environment is preferred Technical Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Adobe Acrobat and Google suites Experience with Editorial Manager and Jira is a plus Communication Good command of English Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal skills and a customer service ethos Organizational Skills Ability to follow instructions and adhere to established procedures Ability to work to a specified list of priorities with speed and accuracy Capacity to organize and juggle a varied workload under pressure and to work quickly and efficiently without constant supervision Key Attributes Punctuality and reliability Attention to detail Capacity to make thoughtful decisions and use initiative A positive attitude in the workplace and a willingness to cooperate with colleagues EligibilityIn accordance with our internal career movement guidance 12 months in current role is a requirement before applying to a new roleAt Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract nurture and develop the very best talent Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards Find out more about our DEI work here If you have any access needs related to disability neurodivergence or a chronic condition please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit LI-SS3Job Posting End Date 8-05-2025