Content Associate, Special Projects

At MJH Life Sciences our success is measured by your success! If you set your standards high and want to contribute to a winning team, we’ll provide you with every opportunity to help grow our company and your career. Our associates come from all backgrounds, sharing one key quality: determination to succeed. We value being Service Focused, having a Passion for Winning, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Nothing means more to us than hiring people with these attributes. If you believe you’re right for the job, this is the place to prove it! We are seeking a Content Associate, Special Projects to join our Special Projects team, where we partner with clients across the life sciences industry to create timely, relevant, and impactful content. This entry-level role is for someone with a creative mind, strong writing and editing instincts, and the curiosity to quickly learn complex topics across pharmaceutical sciences and healthcare — turning that knowledge into polished, evidence-based print and digital deliverables for scientific and medical professional audiences. You will support projects from inception through completion, collaborating with content editors, studio producers, creative designers, and client teams to deliver high-quality custom content on tight timelines. This role is based in Cranbury, New Jersey on a hybrid schedule. You are expected to use AI tools as a standard part of how you research, write, edit, and manage content workflows. What You'll Do Stay current on developments and trends in healthcare, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical research, and the business of medicine to inform timely and accurate contentUse AI tools to accelerate background research, support initial drafting, improve copyediting consistency, and manage content workflows — verifying all output against source material before it advances in the production processCopyedit scientific content including document styling, with demonstrated familiarity of AMA and AP style and in-house editorial guidelinesPerform fact-checks and background research to ensure the accuracy and credibility of all deliverablesDevelop scripts for webinars and Q&As with supervision, applying clear, audience-appropriate language for scientific and medical professionalsAssess video content for segmenting and editing needs, and support production workflows through the full project lifecycleUtilize in-house CMS platforms for content posting, traffic project materials as needed, and perform administrative filing and support activitiesShadow managers and colleagues on the special project process — client calls, updates, recordings — building the knowledge and instincts to take on greater ownership over timeCollaborate with a small team of content editors, studio producers, and creative designers to produce high-quality, custom deliverables that meet client expectationsPrioritize daily tasks with manager guidance, adapting quickly to shifting timelines and evolving project needs What Sets You Apart Strong writing, editing, and copyediting skills with a portfolio or work samples that demonstrate your ability to produce clean, professional contentAn AI-native mindset. You actively use tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity to support research, drafting, and editing workflows — and you apply your own editorial judgment to verify and refine AI output before it advancesCuriosity and the ability to learn quickly about the professional roles, terminology, and nuances of medical and scientific industriesFamiliarity with AMA and AP style; interest in developing fluency across in-house editorial standardsHighly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects on tight timelines both independently and as part of a collaborative teamFlexibility and adaptability — you evolve with the role and treat an unfamiliar task as something to work outProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with Adobe InCopy and/or InDesign, CMS platforms, and audio/video editing software preferredFamiliarity with digital content publishing best practices and SEO fundamentals preferredBachelor's degree in life sciences communications, medical journalism, writing, or a related field required AI Capability Expectation Candidates Should Be Prepared To Discuss How They Are Currently Using AI In Their Writing, Editing, Or Research Work. This Includes Specific tools in active use and how they support background research, content drafting, copyediting, or scientific fact-checking workflowsHow you verify AI-assisted research and draft content against primary sources before it moves forward in a production processExamples of how AI has helped you learn new subject matter faster, produce cleaner first drafts, or manage content tasks more efficientlyBonus: examples of AI-assisted editorial workflows that improved turnaround time or output quality on complex, multi-stakeholder content projects Compensation Range $42,000 to $50,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Eligible for annual company bonus program or commission incentive based on role. Compensation will depend on factors including educational background, skills, and professional experience. Benefits Overview We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Hybrid work scheduleHealth insurance through Cigna (medical and dental)Vision coverage through VSPPharmacy benefits through OptumRxFSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Purpose FSA options401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company matchPet discount program with PetAssureNorton LifeLock identity theft protectionEmployee Assistance Program through NYLGBSFertility benefits through ProgynyCommuter benefitsCompany-paid Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance, plus Universal Life optionsSupplemental Aflac coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital IndemnityDiscounts and rewards through BenefitHub Our Operating Standard We operate with discipline, clarity, and accountability. The ability to effectively leverage AI to improve speed, quality, and output is an expectation in this role, not a preference. MJH Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. All employees of MJH Life Sciences are employed “At Will.” This means that either the employee or the Company is free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice.