Scientific Digital Content Writer (SEO & AI-Optimized Content)
Carlsbad, CA (On-site)
Posted 1 day ago
Job Summary
Own content strategy and production for science and marketing content, applying SEO, analyzing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive qualified traffic and engagement.
- Drive content optimization using SEO and AEO
- Collaborate with SEO, marketing, and digital teams to align content strategies
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
Preferred
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in science is preferred
- Experience writing scientific, technical, or marketing content for digital platforms preferred
- Experience working in a matrixed or global organization preferred
- Comfort using AI-enabled tools to enhance content creation, optimization, and workflow efficiency (no development required)
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
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.
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$75K/yr – $110K/yr
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- Feb 2026Post IPO Debt • $3.8B
- Nov 2025Post IPO Debt • $2.4B
- Sep 2025Post IPO Debt • $2.5B
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Scientific Digital Content Writer (SEO & AI-Optimized Content)
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Carlsbad, CA · On-site






































