Thermo Fisher Scientific · 1 day ago
Scientific Writer
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a leading company in the life sciences sector, committed to exploration and discovery. They are seeking a Scientific Writer to produce technically oriented marketing materials and collaborate with diverse teams to create engaging content while maintaining brand standards.
Research
Responsibilities
Craft scientifically accurate technical and marketing communications across multiple channels consistent with brand standards, exemplifying best practices both in writing for multiple communication mediums and in interacting with internal partners
Develop scientific copy that conforms to layout and other design parameters while maintaining the consistent voice and style of each respective brand
Support creative team with your expertise as they brainstorm and develop dynamic and compelling creative concepts that are scientifically accurate and compelling
Collaborate broadly with individual contributors from diverse teams to translate strategies outlined in briefs and work orders into engaging content and copy for a range of clients, all while championing recognized best practices
Proofread, edit, and provide detailed feedback as needed on other writers' work in regard to accuracy of content; grammatical accuracy; adherence to approved style, usage, and brand standards; and overall effectiveness
Work on multiple concurrent projects, making sure that you complete deliverables on time while upholding the highest standards of quality and creativity
Continuously build your institutional knowledge of the company, its products, and the markets it serves; deepen your understanding of competitors' positions and practices in the marketplace; and stay current with broader retail and copy style/editorial trends to help inform/differentiate our own marketing communications
Qualification
Required
Proficient to detailed understanding of scientific and technical content
Unerring precision in the craft of brand-, voice-, and tone-correct writing that demonstrates extraordinary attention to detail
Flexibility in writing and editing style, from providing basic grammatical repairs to 'deep-dive' editorial passes
A consistently impressive facility for balancing speed with quality while meeting aggressive deadlines throughout all phases of copy development
Strong communication, interpersonal, and social skills
Understanding of customer and industry trends and marketing standard processes for both digital and traditional media
MS in life sciences and/or chemistry. PhD strongly preferred
2-3 years scientific copywriting experience
Strong scientific copywriting/copy editing background focusing on delivering concise content that adheres to our guidelines; ensure accurate trademark usage, grammar, punctuation, etc.; and upholds a consistent approach across all marketing materials
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite
Deep knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) and CSE Scientific Style and Format style guides
Ability to perform fact-checking as needed
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
Competitive remuneration
Annual incentive plan bonus
Healthcare
Range of employee benefits
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
The world leader in serving science To serve science, Thermo Fisher Scientific needs to stay ahead of it, we need to anticipate customer needs.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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