Scientific Digital Content Writer (SEO & AI-Optimized Content)

Carlsbad, CA (On-site)

$75K/yr – $110K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

Job Summary

Own and optimize life sciences content strategy and execution, from research and drafting to SEO-driven optimization and performance analysis.

  • Lead keyword and topic research to identify opportunities
  • Collaborate with SEO, marketing, and digital teams to align content initiatives

Job Description

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
  • 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
  • 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

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
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Thermo Fisher Scientific

About Thermo Fisher ScientificThermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Founded in 1956
Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
101K employees (3,005 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$75K/yr – $110K/yr

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Funding

Total Funding
$19.8B
Last Raise
$3.8B
Post IPO Debt, 1 months ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2026
    Post IPO Debt • $3.8B
  • Nov 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $2.4B
  • Sep 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $2.5B

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
5.3M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$747.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
62%
Direct
27.5%
Referral
7.3%
Social
1.7%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~100.7K

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Scientific Digital Content Writer (SEO & AI-Optimized Content)

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Carlsbad, CA · On-site