Scientific Digital Content Writer (SEO & AI-Optimized Content)
About the role
Join a team of digital content professionals dedicated to improving how scientists discover and engage with our products and solutions. As a Scientific Digital Content Writer, you will apply your scientific background and digital expertise to create clear, accurate, and high-performing content that supports our customers across the buyer journey. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and is motivated to learn and apply new tools and processes that drive efficiency and scale. This is a full-time on-site position with a standard work schedule (Mon-Fri) in an office environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct keyword, topic, and intent research to identify opportunities to drive qualified traffic and engagement
- Develop, write, edit, and optimize scientific and marketing content for web and digital channels
- Apply SEO and AEO best practices to improve content discoverability and performance
- Evaluate existing content to identify duplication, gaps, and optimization opportunities; recommend and implement improvements
- Structure content using clear hierarchies, taxonomy, and internal linking to enhance user experience
- Participate in peer reviews and provide constructive feedback to support content quality and consistency
- Partner with SEO specialists, marketers, and digital teams to support aligned content strategies and initiatives
- Analyze content performance using analytics tools and apply insights to improve results
- Support the adoption of new content workflows, tools, and best practices to drive continuous improvement
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; Biology or a related life sciences field preferred
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in science is preferred
- 2+ years of experience in a life sciences field preferred (e.g., research, R&D, marketing, technical support, or related)
- Experience writing scientific, technical, or marketing content for digital platforms preferred
- Experience working in a matrixed or global organization preferred
Skills
- Demonstrated understanding of SEO and emerging AEO principles, with the ability to apply best practices
- Experience using analytics and SEO tools (e.g., Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, SEMrush or similar)
- Knowledge of content strategy fundamentals, including information architecture, taxonomy, and user experience
- Comfort using AI-enabled tools to enhance content creation, optimization, and workflow efficiency (no development required)
- Ability to evaluate and refine AI-assisted outputs to ensure scientific accuracy and content quality
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with attention to detail
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Pay
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $59,400.00–$99,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
Benefits
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount