- The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is a learned society and scientific publisher formed in 1980 through the merger of several chemical societies dating back to 1841. - As a publisher, the RSC publishes over 30 journals, 80+ books per year, databases, and magazines. The RSC employs around 360 staff across its offices in London and Cambridge. - The document discusses the roles and responsibilities of editors and publishing staff at the RSC, including managing the peer review process, developing journals, promoting published content, and career opportunities in scientific publishing.