Nicoya

About Nicoya

Scientific Writer Sales & Marketing Job Description Position: Scientific Writer (Full-Time) Location: Kitchener, Ontario Experience: 3+ years but all levels will be considered Education: College Diploma or Undergraduate Degree in science, biotechnology, lifesciences, chemistry, materials science, or related fields required. About Us: Nicoya’s mission is to improve human life by helping scientists succeed. We are a fast-paced, rapidly growing company with a worldwide presence based in Kitchener, Ontario - Canada's Silicon Valley. We have a team of world-class engineers, scientists, and designers building disruptive products to help researchers make their next big discovery. Our newest product, Alto, is a scientific instrument for the biotechnology research and drug discovery industry. It provides detailed information on molecular interactions using optical nanosensor technology known as localized surface plasmon resonance (SPR). It is the first SPR instrument on the market to incorporate Digital Microfluidics technology which has disrupted an industry that has been primarily dominated by highly expensive and complex instrumentation. We recently raised $10 million in Series A funding to boost development, sales and marketing initiatives for Alto. Core Values: Be Healthy and Happy Together, We’re Better We Aren’t Here for 2nd Place Listen and Learn Keep Our Customers Ecstatic Think Like a Startup, Act Like a Scaleup Benefits include: Coaching and internal growth opportunities at a rapidly growing company Flexible health benefits Fun company events and activities Flexible work schedule Relaxed dress code and atmosphere Dog-friendly office About the Job: We are looking for a passionate Scientific Writer with a strong desire to be a part of our growing company. You will be responsible for writing creative, engaging and branded content. You will work closely with the Marketing, Sales and Product teams to produce technically valuable content that will help researchers succeed. You will directly impact our inbound marketing strategy while helping scientists get the valuable information they need to accelerate their research. Our ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in a copywriting role for scientific instruments or other technical products. Who you are: You are excited and motivated. You’re ready to make a big impact in an innovative organization. You have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and an impeccable eye for detail. You are passionate about writing content that will help scientists make their next big discovery. Scientific research excites you and you keep up-to-date with the latest news, methods, and tools. You love a challenge, are a quick learner, and have a creative, strategic mindset. You enjoy learning about buyer personas, market research and brand strategy. You are organized, process-driven and take accountability of results. You are a team player with excellent project management and communication skills. You thrive on gathering and applying feedback to improve projects. You are driven to grow your career. Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Marketing, Sales, Product and Customer Success teams to produce valuable content that will help academic and industry researchers succeed - Translating technical/scientific concepts into engaging, concise, and empowering content. Gather information on academic and industry research topics from various platforms including scientific journals, magazines and blogs. Apply user experience and market research knowledge to create content for a target audience. Produce digital marketing content to increase lead generation and engagement including blog posts, application notes, brochures, case studies, email campaigns, website content, webinars, social media posts, press releases and paid ads. Contribute to Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), and other efforts to increase organic web traffic. Champion the company’s brand voice by proofreading and editing documentation to ensure that all content is consistent in terms of style, tone of voice and quality. Develop brand content strategy that connects researchers with our brand, builds narratives around Nicoya’s products and brings compelling content experiences to life across multiple channels. Continuously improve digital marketing campaign content using marketing metrics and feedback. Collaborate with the Product team to produce user-friendly text for software user interface. Collaborate with the Customer Success team to develop and improve customer-facing documentation. Stay up-to-date with the latest academic and industry research. Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in a copywriting role for scientific instruments and/or other technical products. Formal training in science, biotechnology, lifesciences, chemistry, materials science, or related fields. Previous experience in an academic or industrial research/development setting. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an impeccable eye for detail. Ability to write in a clear, concise and organized manner with evidence of excellent critical analysis, editing and proofreading skills. Proven experience developing digital marketing content to increase lead generation and engagement (i.e blog posts, application notes, brochures, case studies, email campaigns, website content, webinars, social media posts, press releases and paid ads). Ability to create targeted content using market research and buyer personas. Experience developing writing style guides and documentation processes. Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts in a creative, concise and engaging way. Passionate about the latest scientific research, news, methods, and tools. Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines. Ability to embrace change in a rapidly evolving environment. You thrive on gathering and applying feedback to improve projects. A team player that enjoys working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Growth-oriented and driven to develop your career. Passionate about solving tough challenges and driving innovation. Experience with writing content designed to support SEO objectives is a bonus. Feel like you may not meet all of the criteria above? If you possess most of the criteria that we're looking for and are driven to use your talent to learn the rest, we encourage you to apply! In your application, include your resume along with a cover letter and a few samples that demonstrate your scientific writing experience.

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