Job Description
Qualifications
Something powerful: knowledge, understanding, and—often—hope!
Together we can improve the human condition through biotechnology…and That's Good Science!
A Content Marketing Writer must have biosciences training and prior experience in a technical and/or content marketing writing role
This role is expected to work independently for most tasks and is encouraged to propose plans and ideas to senior writers, who can provide guidance
A creative approach and the willingness to explore/test out new ideas are encouraged
The position requires strong time- and project-management skills, excellent verbal and written communication abilities, and fine attention to detail
Master’s degree or PhD in Molecular Biology or other life science
Minimum two years of marketing and/or technical writing experience at a life science company or organization
Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills
Ability to work independently with limited guidance
Ability to plan, complete, and evaluate projects with limited guidance
Ability to implement and gather data from split tests
Laboratory work in Molecular Biology or other life science
Benefits
FLSA Class: Exempt
The US base salary range for this full-time position, expected to be located in San Jose, CA, is $+5,000 - $110,000 USD
This base salary does not include additional bonus compensation and benefits
Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including job-related skills, training, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions
Responsibilities
We create best-in-class products that get the job done
A Content Marketing Writer is responsible for producing compelling, audience-driven content for web, social media, email, and print channels that follows the company’s style guide and energetic, knowledgeable voice
This role acts as project manager and content creator, supporting the execution of marketing campaigns with team members and evaluating the campaigns to improve future efforts
As a Content Marketing Writer, you will help to shape and increase the visibility of Takara Bio’s brand by creating high quality, informative, and compelling content that will be distributed across diverse marketing channels
This will involve magnifying the company's voice, technological expertise, and innovative spirit to strengthen brand loyalty and establish emotional connections with the target audience
Plan, carry out, and evaluate promotional campaigns
Write and produce customer-facing web content (e.g., technical notes, product pages, FAQs, selection guides, blogs, webinars, promotional pages, e-brochures, online ads) and web content for internal use
Produce informative, effective emails (e.g., announcements, digests, newsletters)
Create and edit PowerPoint presentations for internal and customer-facing uses
Produce video and audio content (e.g., interviews, protocol videos, explainer videos, tutorials, podcasts, employee spotlights) with in-house and contract graphic designers, videographers, and animators
Produce electronic and print literature and other booth materials for virtual and in-person conferences
Plan and execute social media campaigns, including writing, creating, and posting engaging content for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter
Review marketing pieces written by other writers or employees and provide clear suggested edits
Work closely with graphic designers to generate new imagery
Facilitate communication across internal teams to meet project objectives
Deliver reports to the team with recommendations on how to improve future efforts
Independently propose ideas on how to improve marketing content and internal processes
Revise marketing content and find new ways to reuse content
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities
Job description
Job Title: Content Marketing Writer
Reports to: Director, Digital Marketing
FLSA Class: Exempt
Learn more about our company and how we support you:
Takara Bio USA (TBUSA) empowers life science discovery. We bring innovation and inspiration to every scientist - promoting discoveries that improve health and the environment. We hold values that all employees and prospective candidates should demonstrate: Innovation, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Growth, Diversity and Quality. We value helping employees develop their skills and you will be part of this journey!
At Takara Bio, we know that every experimental decision has an impact. Choices matter, from design to data analysis. We create best-in-class products that get the job done. In your hands, what do those research reagents and kits create? Something powerful: knowledge, understanding, and—often—hope! Together we can improve the human condition through biotechnology…and That's Good Science!
How this role drives the company forward:
A Content Marketing Writer is responsible for producing compelling, audience-driven content for web, social media, email, and print channels that follows the company’s style guide and energetic, knowledgeable voice. This role acts as project manager and content creator, supporting the execution of marketing campaigns with team members and evaluating the campaigns to improve future efforts.
A Content Marketing Writer must have biosciences training and prior experience in a technical and/or content marketing writing role. This role is expected to work independently for most tasks and is encouraged to propose plans and ideas to senior writers, who can provide guidance. A creative approach and the willingness to explore/test out new ideas are encouraged. The position requires strong time- and project-management skills, excellent verbal and written communication abilities, and fine attention to detail.
The Content Marketing Writer role is office-based.
How You Will Make An Impact
As a Content Marketing Writer, you will help to shape and increase the visibility of Takara Bio’s brand by creating high quality, informative, and compelling content that will be distributed across diverse marketing channels. This will involve magnifying the company's voice, technological expertise, and innovative spirit to strengthen brand loyalty and establish emotional connections with the target audience.
What will you do:
• Plan, carry out, and evaluate promotional campaigns.
• Write and produce customer-facing web content (e.g., technical notes, product pages, FAQs, selection guides, blogs, webinars, promotional pages, e-brochures, online ads) and web content for internal use.
• Produce informative, effective emails (e.g., announcements, digests, newsletters).
• Create and edit PowerPoint presentations for internal and customer-facing uses.
• Produce video and audio content (e.g., interviews, protocol videos, explainer videos, tutorials, podcasts, employee spotlights) with in-house and contract graphic designers, videographers, and animators.
• Produce electronic and print literature and other booth materials for virtual and in-person conferences.
• Plan and execute social media campaigns, including writing, creating, and posting engaging content for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
• Review marketing pieces written by other writers or employees and provide clear suggested edits.
• Work closely with graphic designers to generate new imagery.
• Facilitate communication across internal teams to meet project objectives.
• Deliver reports to the team with recommendations on how to improve future efforts.
• Independently propose ideas on how to improve marketing content and internal processes.
• Revise marketing content and find new ways to reuse content.
• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
How will you get here?
• Master’s degree or PhD in Molecular Biology or other life science.
• Minimum two years of marketing and/or technical writing experience at a life science company or organization.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance.
• Ability to plan, complete, and evaluate projects with limited guidance.
• Ability to implement and gather data from split tests.
You are amazing if you have:
• Laboratory work in Molecular Biology or other life science.
AAP/EEO Statement:
Takara Bio USA, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, *** (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, ****** orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
Additional Information about the role:
Please note this job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The US base salary range for this full-time position, expected to be located in San Jose, CA, is $+5,000 - $110,000 USD. This range may be modified at any time at our sole discretion. This base salary does not include additional bonus compensation and benefits. Learn more about benefits at www.takarabio.com/about/careers. Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including job-related skills, training, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
Something powerful: knowledge, understanding, and—often—hope!
Together we can improve the human condition through biotechnology…and That's Good Science!
A Content Marketing Writer must have biosciences training and prior experience in a technical and/or content marketing writing role
This role is expected to work independently for most tasks and is encouraged to propose plans and ideas to senior writers, who can provide guidance
A creative approach and the willingness to explore/test out new ideas are encouraged
The position requires strong time- and project-management skills, excellent verbal and written communication abilities, and fine attention to detail
Master’s degree or PhD in Molecular Biology or other life science
Minimum two years of marketing and/or technical writing experience at a life science company or organization
Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills
Ability to work independently with limited guidance
Ability to plan, complete, and evaluate projects with limited guidance
Ability to implement and gather data from split tests
Laboratory work in Molecular Biology or other life science
Benefits
FLSA Class: Exempt
The US base salary range for this full-time position, expected to be located in San Jose, CA, is $+5,000 - $110,000 USD
This base salary does not include additional bonus compensation and benefits
Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including job-related skills, training, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions
Responsibilities
We create best-in-class products that get the job done
A Content Marketing Writer is responsible for producing compelling, audience-driven content for web, social media, email, and print channels that follows the company’s style guide and energetic, knowledgeable voice
This role acts as project manager and content creator, supporting the execution of marketing campaigns with team members and evaluating the campaigns to improve future efforts
As a Content Marketing Writer, you will help to shape and increase the visibility of Takara Bio’s brand by creating high quality, informative, and compelling content that will be distributed across diverse marketing channels
This will involve magnifying the company's voice, technological expertise, and innovative spirit to strengthen brand loyalty and establish emotional connections with the target audience
Plan, carry out, and evaluate promotional campaigns
Write and produce customer-facing web content (e.g., technical notes, product pages, FAQs, selection guides, blogs, webinars, promotional pages, e-brochures, online ads) and web content for internal use
Produce informative, effective emails (e.g., announcements, digests, newsletters)
Create and edit PowerPoint presentations for internal and customer-facing uses
Produce video and audio content (e.g., interviews, protocol videos, explainer videos, tutorials, podcasts, employee spotlights) with in-house and contract graphic designers, videographers, and animators
Produce electronic and print literature and other booth materials for virtual and in-person conferences
Plan and execute social media campaigns, including writing, creating, and posting engaging content for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter
Review marketing pieces written by other writers or employees and provide clear suggested edits
Work closely with graphic designers to generate new imagery
Facilitate communication across internal teams to meet project objectives
Deliver reports to the team with recommendations on how to improve future efforts
Independently propose ideas on how to improve marketing content and internal processes
Revise marketing content and find new ways to reuse content
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities
Job description
Job Title: Content Marketing Writer
Reports to: Director, Digital Marketing
FLSA Class: Exempt
Learn more about our company and how we support you:
Takara Bio USA (TBUSA) empowers life science discovery. We bring innovation and inspiration to every scientist - promoting discoveries that improve health and the environment. We hold values that all employees and prospective candidates should demonstrate: Innovation, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Growth, Diversity and Quality. We value helping employees develop their skills and you will be part of this journey!
At Takara Bio, we know that every experimental decision has an impact. Choices matter, from design to data analysis. We create best-in-class products that get the job done. In your hands, what do those research reagents and kits create? Something powerful: knowledge, understanding, and—often—hope! Together we can improve the human condition through biotechnology…and That's Good Science!
How this role drives the company forward:
A Content Marketing Writer is responsible for producing compelling, audience-driven content for web, social media, email, and print channels that follows the company’s style guide and energetic, knowledgeable voice. This role acts as project manager and content creator, supporting the execution of marketing campaigns with team members and evaluating the campaigns to improve future efforts.
A Content Marketing Writer must have biosciences training and prior experience in a technical and/or content marketing writing role. This role is expected to work independently for most tasks and is encouraged to propose plans and ideas to senior writers, who can provide guidance. A creative approach and the willingness to explore/test out new ideas are encouraged. The position requires strong time- and project-management skills, excellent verbal and written communication abilities, and fine attention to detail.
The Content Marketing Writer role is office-based.
How You Will Make An Impact
As a Content Marketing Writer, you will help to shape and increase the visibility of Takara Bio’s brand by creating high quality, informative, and compelling content that will be distributed across diverse marketing channels. This will involve magnifying the company's voice, technological expertise, and innovative spirit to strengthen brand loyalty and establish emotional connections with the target audience.
What will you do:
• Plan, carry out, and evaluate promotional campaigns.
• Write and produce customer-facing web content (e.g., technical notes, product pages, FAQs, selection guides, blogs, webinars, promotional pages, e-brochures, online ads) and web content for internal use.
• Produce informative, effective emails (e.g., announcements, digests, newsletters).
• Create and edit PowerPoint presentations for internal and customer-facing uses.
• Produce video and audio content (e.g., interviews, protocol videos, explainer videos, tutorials, podcasts, employee spotlights) with in-house and contract graphic designers, videographers, and animators.
• Produce electronic and print literature and other booth materials for virtual and in-person conferences.
• Plan and execute social media campaigns, including writing, creating, and posting engaging content for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
• Review marketing pieces written by other writers or employees and provide clear suggested edits.
• Work closely with graphic designers to generate new imagery.
• Facilitate communication across internal teams to meet project objectives.
• Deliver reports to the team with recommendations on how to improve future efforts.
• Independently propose ideas on how to improve marketing content and internal processes.
• Revise marketing content and find new ways to reuse content.
• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
How will you get here?
• Master’s degree or PhD in Molecular Biology or other life science.
• Minimum two years of marketing and/or technical writing experience at a life science company or organization.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance.
• Ability to plan, complete, and evaluate projects with limited guidance.
• Ability to implement and gather data from split tests.
You are amazing if you have:
• Laboratory work in Molecular Biology or other life science.
AAP/EEO Statement:
Takara Bio USA, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, *** (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, ****** orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
Additional Information about the role:
Please note this job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The US base salary range for this full-time position, expected to be located in San Jose, CA, is $+5,000 - $110,000 USD. This range may be modified at any time at our sole discretion. This base salary does not include additional bonus compensation and benefits. Learn more about benefits at www.takarabio.com/about/careers. Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including job-related skills, training, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Content Marketing Writer position is now open for candidates interested in the Content Writer Jobs sector. This role in San Jose offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Content Writer Jobs is a plus.
