About the position
The Marketing Technical Writer position at Thermo Fisher Scientific is a full-time role focused on producing high-quality marketing materials that are scientifically accurate and adhere to brand guidelines. The writer will be responsible for creating a variety of technically oriented marketing pieces, including application notes, white papers, protocols, brochures, handbooks, blogs, technical notes, video scripts, trade-show materials, scientific posters, and PowerPoint sales/training presentations. This role requires a strong understanding of scientific content and the ability to transform complex technical information into persuasive marketing materials. The writer must ensure that all materials are produced with strict adherence to scientific accuracy, grammar, punctuation, and spelling, while also following trademark guidelines and brand style. The ideal candidate will possess a strong scientific copywriting and editing background, with the ability to deliver concise content that meets the company's guidelines. They should have a deep knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style and CSE Scientific Style and Format style guides, as well as flexibility in writing and editing styles. Attention to detail and a high regard for quality are essential, as is the ability to perform fact-checking as needed. The position is designed for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has strong communication, interpersonal, and social skills. Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe InCopy, and Microsoft Office Suite is also required. This position does not involve writing technical manuals, specification documents, or instructional materials, and candidates are advised not to submit samples of this type of writing. The company values diversity and inclusion, and this role is an equal opportunity position within a supportive team environment. The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing success of the company by producing high-quality marketing content that effectively communicates scientific information to various audiences.
Responsibilities
- Produce a significant volume of technically oriented marketing pieces including application notes, white papers, protocols, brochures, handbooks, blogs, technical notes, video scripts, trade-show materials, scientific posters, and PowerPoint presentations.
- Ensure all marketing materials implement strict scientific accuracy and adhere to brand style and trademark guidelines.
- Employ accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling in all written materials.
- Transform complex technical/scientific information into persuasive marketing content.
- Perform fact-checking as needed to ensure the accuracy of the content produced.
- Proactively identify and suggest improvements to processes and results in the marketing content creation.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure consistency and quality across all marketing materials.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Chemistry or a related field is strongly preferred.
- 2+ years of scientific copywriting experience.
- Strong scientific copywriting and editing background focusing on delivering concise content that adheres to guidelines.
- Proficient understanding of scientific and technical content.
- Deep knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) and CSE Scientific Style and Format style guides.
- Outstanding attention to detail and high regard for quality.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe InCopy, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to distill complex technical/scientific information into clear marketing content.
- Flexibility in writing and editing style.
Benefits
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Caregiver leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
