Scientific Digital Content Writer (SEO & AI-Optimized Content)
Carlsbad, CA - USA
Job Summary
Work Schedule
Standard Office Hours (40/wk)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
How will you make an impact
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.
In this role you will contribute to content strategy and execution by developing and optimizing web content using SEO and AI-assisted methodologies. You will help ensure content is structured discoverable and aligned with user intent while maintaining the highest standards of scientific accuracy and quality.
You will collaborate with cross-functional partners incorporate subject matter expertise and use performance insights to continuously improve content effectiveness. 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.
Key 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
Education
- Bachelors degree required. Biology or a related life sciences field preferred.
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in science is preferred
Experience
- 3 years of experience in a life sciences field (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
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- 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
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $75000.00$110000.00.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. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on which includes:
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
About Company
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