3 Nutrition Science jobs in India

Assistant Editor (Food Science)

**Location**:
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IND

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**About the Role**:
**Work Model: Hybrid (On-site presence required 8 days per month)**

**Preferred Subjects: Food Science**

Assistant Editors are entry-level with experience as an Editorial Associate or limited prior experience as a handling editor; they almost certainly have experience as an author, reviewer, and potential as a guest editor or junior member of an editorial board, but are unlikely to have experience handling manuscripts through peer review.

**How will you make an impact?**
- driven screening for manuscripts at the appropriate point in the workflow, either during holistic manuscript handling or as a point of escalation for a peer review service.
- Raise integrity concerns because of the SME screen/check via appropriate channels.
- Evaluate new submissions for their suitability for the journal, taking an immediate decision with the appropriate decision rationale, in line with the journal’s policy/scope.
- For suitable manuscripts, select and invite reviewers.
- Assess reviewer report(s) and decide to Accept/Reject/Revise/Refer manuscript (new/transferred/revised submission);
- Assess revised manuscripts for the extent and quality of the changes made, and determine whether a final decision can be taken or whether further external review is needed; In the course of manuscript assessment (before or after external review), when a rejection is being rendered, identify appropriate journal(s) from within the portfolio as target titles for transfer.
- When a rebuttal is submitted, review the arguments and take appropriate action promptly: Pilot Projects/Special Projects Participate in proof-of-concept projects
- Report findings promptly within the stipulated timelines and framework
- Performance Improvement
- Review performance reporting to identify trends or opportunities for improvement of the peer review services offered.
- Engage with senior colleagues and line managers to understand areas of personal performance improvement opportunities.

**Training & Development**
- Provide peer-to-peer training and assist in the preparation of vendor accreditation programs and training documents
- Act as an escalation point for vendors performing tasks associated with services provided by the PRD

**What we are looking for**:

- Basic knowledge of the publishing process
- High-level knowledge of the peer review process
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate
- “Head down - plough on” approach to workload / Ability to stay focused
- Fluent in English (though not necessarily a native speaker), with excellent writing and oral skills

**Desirable**
- Proven interest in scholarly publishing
- Experience as a reviewer/editor, Knowledge of common editorial policies and practices, at least specific to their field of expertise
- Experience using a supported EEO (e.g., Editorial Manager, ScholarOne, Phenom)
- Broad understanding of the scholarly publishing business, including the transition to Open Access
- For colleagues working on non-English-language journals, proficiency in that language is desirable but not essential

**About Wiley**:
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We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

LI-AH1

Roles and Responsibilities:
*Prepare and Drive Quality Assurance Road map from warehouse up to the final customer

*Internal and External Benchmarking of for all Product categories for ensuring the quality consistency

*Develop and oversee training programs to educate and improve skills of hub teams.

*Check and monitor adherence to the quality play book
- Managing inward, grading & Inventory functions at warehouse

*Identify source of quality issues and find solutions.

*Get nutrition and residue tests from TUV, Eurofins or similar agencies to build better understanding of product and have checks and balances.

*Communicate with company farms, farming partners and vendors on quality gaps and plan on achieving desired quality.
- Ensure practices to increase shelf life of F&V - Determine & maintain quality standard
- Ensure the Compliances as required: FSSAI, PFA, Weights and Measures (Legal Metrology) etc., as applicable.
- Tools usage for optimizing the losses/defects generated and Customer complaints etc.
- Liaison with the key stake holders in Operations/Procurement/Last mile /Middle mile/Marketing/Pricing/Operational Excellence teams etc.
- Degree in food science technology with 3-5 years’ experience in Fruits & Vegetables division
- In-depth knowledge of quality management of F&V
- Problem solver with good team handling experience
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Willingness & commitment to go extra mile to build quality culture in the organization

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Schedule:

- Day shift