Associate Peer Review Operations Specialist/Peer Review Operations Specialist - Remote

Overview

PLOS is a non-profit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy, and practice. We believe in a better future where science is open to all, for all.

In Short

• This role is essential to our ongoing operations.
• We have openings for both Associate and Peer Review Operations Specialist.
• Requires excellent communication skills, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Maintain efficient peer review workflows.
• Ensure high vendor performance standards.
• Enforce turnaround time benchmarks for peer review milestones.
• Work with international colleagues from diverse cultures.
• Seek opportunities for continuous quality improvement.
• Contribute to operational research outputs related to PLOS’s mission.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, and CRM software is beneficial.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Growth mindset with a collaborative mentality.
• Ability to maintain a positive customer service attitude.
• Experience in peer-reviewed scholarly publishing is desirable.
• Knowledge of peer review and manuscript management systems.
• University degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization.
• Support for professional development.
• Flexible working environment.
• Engagement with a diverse international community.