Science Writer

Job Title: Science Writer
Pay Rate: Up to $40.00/hr DoE
Location: Marlborough, MA (Remote Eligible)
ZIP Code: 01752
Start Date: Right Away
Job Type: Contract - 12 months
Keywords: #TechnicalWriter #ScientificCopywriter #PharmaceuticalIndustryJobs

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Transform highly technical, scientific content into engaging, SEO-optimized, and customer-focused digital content
* Edit and write white paper, application note, eBook, case study, and other educational scientific marketing content
* Adapt content to target different marketing segments and customer personas
* Take ownership of all phases of content production and optimization including planning, information gathering, writing, reviewing, editing, and final sign-off
* Collaborate with the digital team and stakeholders to measure and report content effectiveness; use insights from analytics to improve content and content strategies
* Ensure adherence to corporate branding and integration of corporate guidelines into marketing communication programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor of Science or higher (MSc or PhD) degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics
* 4+ years of experience in science writing, journalism, content writing, copywriting, or writing marketing communication materials for the life sciences
* Strong writing, editing, and copy-editing skills; careful attention to detail, and ability to work with a corporate style guide
* Ability to work across many time zones, operate with a high degree of autonomy on multiple projects, and under time pressures to meet deadlines
* Passion for learning about science, technology, healthcare, and innovation
* Ability to turn complicated content into compelling, creative, engaging, and accurate content, in a concise way
* Demonstrated understanding of SEO and ability to create content that ranks well with search engines is an advantage
* Experience in an academic research environment or the biopharmaceutical is advantageous
* Scientific writing, content writing, marketing copywriter - preferably with experience of writing in the life sciences
* Documented experience from writing and editing scientific articles, blogs, white papers, application notes, case studies, or other educational content in a scientific subject
* Experience from an academic research environment or experience in the biopharmaceutical industry is preferred.
* Fluent in oral and written English

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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