Image Screening - Editorial Assistant

0 - 1 years

3 - 4 Lacs

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Mps is hiring for Image Screening Editorial Assistant for Chennai Location.

An image screening process involves verifying scientific images submitted by the authors for authenticity, quality, and adherence to guidelines, to prevent fraud or misuse. Responsibilities include analysing images using editing software and tools to detect alterations, comparing current versions to originals to ensure data integrity, and collaborating with authors and or editors to confirm that any modifications are justified and properly declared. Key skills include a keen eye for detail, understanding of image editing software, and familiarity with ethical guidelines for image presentation.

Key Responsibilities:

Detecting Alterations:

  • Using specialized software, tools and techniques to identify inconsistencies or changes in image content, such as cloned objects, selective adjustments, or removed data. 

Ensuring Authenticity:

  • Verifying that digital images have not been manipulated to deceive or misrepresent data in scientific research. 

Checking Image Quality:

  • Reviewing images for clarity and overall visual quality to ensure they meet the required standards for publication or other uses. 

Adhering to Guidelines:

  • Ensuring images comply with journal-specific ethical guidelines, style guides, and copyright regulations. 

Providing Feedback:

  • Communicating findings and providing clear feedback to the authors and editors regarding necessary adjustments or identified issues subtle and professionally, in prescribed format.

Documenting Findings:

  • Keeping records of image analyses, the methods used, and any found issues to maintain transparency and a clear audit trail.

Communication Hub:

  • Act as the primary point of contact between the authors and the editorial team.
  • Ensure timely and professional communication of the findings with the editors and authors.

Quality Control:

  • Monitor the quality and timeliness of image screening process.
  • Verifies images to ensure they meet specific technical and aesthetic standards, such as checking for correct retouching, consistent branding, proper file formats, and freedom from artefacts.
  • Ensure strict adherence to journal policies and ethical standards.

Process Improvement:

  • Continuously evaluate and improve the peer review process for efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Stay informed about industry best practices and implement improvements accordingly.
  • Collaborate with the editorial team to streamline workflows and optimize the peer review system.

Data Management:

  • Maintain accurate records and databases of manuscripts and types of image manipulations.
  • Generate reports on image screening for the editorial team and stakeholders.
  • Ensure data security and confidentiality.

Qualifications:

  • PhD in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Molecular biology / Immunology / Botany or Zoology with specialization in any of the bioscience subjects.
  • Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with scholarly publishing practices and ethical standards.
  • Proficiency in manuscript submission and peer review systems is advantageous.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Effective time management and multitasking abilities.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Commitment to maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of the peer review process.

Interested candidate please share your updated cv at bhoomika.banerjee@mpslimited.com

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