Marketing Associate I Future Fields We use fruit flies to help scientists change the world.

AgFunder; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing biotech startup offers a unique opportunity for a Marketing Associate to shape their marketing strategies and create impactful scientific content. You'll be at the forefront of developing materials for custom protein services, engaging with various teams to optimize communication and outreach. If you're eager to combine scientific knowledge with marketing creativity, this role is tailored for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible paid time off policy

Office stocked with snacks and coffee

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent in life sciences is required.
• Experience in technical writing for scientific communication is essential.
• Ability to create scientific figures and visuals using graphic design tools is a must.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce high-quality scientific content for marketing.
• Collaborate with teams for insights to translate complex information into engaging content.
• Drive content strategy aligned with marketing objectives.

Skills

Technical writing

Scientific communication

Analytical skills

SEO knowledge

Cross-collaboration

Creativity

Education

MSc in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

BioRender

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

At Future Fields, we are continually learning and evolving. We know we don’t have all the answers, but we try to ask all the questions. We believe in “failing forward” and leveraging our mistakes to help us grow. We never want our team to feel constrained by the status quo and we don’t judge ideas based on where they come from. We actively work to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and psychological safety through transparency, structure, and open communication. We know it sounds cliche, but every employee really is a valued and equal member of the Future Fields team.

Come find your purpose with Future Fields.

We are a young and rapidly growing venture backed startup (with support from awesome investors including Bee Partners, Y Combinator, Toyota Ventures and Amplify Capital). We’ve even had a shoutout from Ironman himself! Joining our team now means you’ll have the opportunity to shape our culture and products, to lead others, and to influence the direction of our company. Perhaps most importantly – you’ll be joining a team that is genuinely energized by this work and the meaningful potential of biotech to change the world.

About the role

The Marketing Associate I, Custom Protein Services will own the creation of scientific communication content for our custom protein manufacturing portfolio. The Marketing Associate I, Custom Protein Services will work closely with the Marketing Lead and the VP of Sales and Marketing for the creation of technical content to generate high quality leads in biotech and biopharma industries.

This role will own :

Scientific Content Ownership and Creation :

• Develop and produce high-quality, technically-oriented content including but not limited to case-study reports, application notes, whitepapers, posters and blog articles that aligns with our brand and resonates with our target audience
• Own the end-to-end content creation process, from ideation to publication, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to our brand voice, scientific rigor, and brand style guidelines
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to gather insights and technical details, translating complex information into engaging and accessible content
• Curate and co-plan experiments intended for publication and visualization to effectively showcase our technology and business capabilities

Strategic Content Planning :

• Drive the development of a comprehensive content calendar that addresses key industry trends, product updates, and the informational needs of our audience
• Conduct thorough research to stay informed about industry advancements, emerging technologies, and scientific breakthroughs, integrating this knowledge into our content strategy
• Align content initiatives with overarching marketing and business objectives, contributing to the growth of our brand presence within the scientific community.

Audience Engagement & SEO :

• Optimize content for search engines to improve discoverability and organic traffic, leveraging your understanding of SEO best practices
• Monitor and analyze content performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to enhance engagement and refine content strategies
• Foster community engagement by participating in relevant industry forums, conferences, webinars, and social media discussions

This role will assist by :

• Supporting the Marketing Lead on brand strategy and marketing plans by contributing ideas and research to planning documents
• Supporting the Marketing Lead with website design updates and content
• Working with R&D, Product, Sales & Marketing, and Operations to plan and conduct effective case study package creation and promotion
• Supporting the Sales & Marketing team on PR and brand awareness for strategic conference planning
• Contributing marketing insights to exec and R&D teams to aid in protein development prioritization

This role requires a scientific background, preferably related to protein science, with experience in technical writing. A working understanding of science-based businesses and B2B sales and marketing. An ability to have a customer-oriented mindset to ensure effective communication of our science and value propositions. An enthusiasm for learning new things and collaborating with a diverse and interdisciplinary team. Ability to seamlessly adapt and respond to shifting priorities and objectives.

About you

You are a passionate communicator who loves to dig deep into the science and can succinctly convey information to a variety of audiences via various modalities. You pay attention to details and can quickly ascertain knowledge gaps in the market. You tackle ambiguity by systematically conducting experiments and building on the insights that arise. You are a planner who follows through on what is initially set, but can adapt as new learnings emerge and require you to be steered in a different direction. You can manage your time and work effectively with a nimble but growing team. You have a scientific background and are eager to develop your marketing and communication skill sets further. Whatever knowledge you may lack, you aren’t afraid to ask for help or insights from our in-house subject matter experts.

Must haves

• Scientific education (MSc +), training, or industry experience that provides you with an understanding of life sciences and protein sciences
• Technical writing experience, including research papers, white papers, and scientific publications
• Ability to make scientific figures using BioRender, PyMol, Adobe
• Illustrator / Photoshop, Canva, Figma, or equivalent
• Analytical skills, strategic thinking, cross-collaboration, creativity, tech-savviness, adaptability and customer-centricity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of SEO, website, and content engagement metrics
• A strong understanding of science-based businesses, business-to-business marketing, business-to-business sales dynamics
• Certification, or advanced education in scientific communication and / or 1-2 years of experience in sci-comm
• Experience with deep research and AI tooling, and the ability to fact-check their accuracy as aides to the content creation process
• Ability to make infographics and / or scientific illustrations / animations using graphic design, videography, photography, animations, 3D modelling

Your future (with Future Fields)

Within 1 month, you will :

• Develop a deep understanding of Future Fields’ brand, custom protein services, and target customer personas
• Familiarize yourself with internal content systems and marketing tools
• Audit existing technical and scientific content to identify gaps, repurposing opportunities, and alignment with lead generation goals
• Collaborate with R&D and Sales & Marketing to prioritize key topics and identify immediate content needs for custom services
• Begin developing a strategic content calendar focused on educating and engaging prospective leads in the protein science community

Within 3 months, you will :

• Launch at least two targeted technical content initiatives (e.g., whitepapers, case studies, blog series) designed to generate qualified inbound interest in custom protein services
• Work with the Marketing Lead to establish content performance metrics to track engagement, SEO improvements, and conversion across key technical assets
• Curate and co-plan at least one data-driven case study or scientific visualization that showcases the value of Future Fields’ EntoEngine expression platform
• Optimize published content for search engines and lead capture, ensuring high discoverability by researchers and decision-makers
• Begin engaging in relevant scientific forums and online communities to gather insights from the field and raise brand awareness where the opportunity arises

Within 6 months, you will :

• Deliver a portfolio of high-quality, high-performing scientific content that contributes meaningfully to inbound lead generation and audience trust
• Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of challenges in recombinant protein expression and clearly communicate how Future Fields addresses them
• Work cross-functionally with Sales and R&D to ensure content aligns with customer questions and supports different stages of the buyer’s journey
• Collaborate on refinements to the website and technical content to enhance clarity, searchability, and lead capture potential
• Drive consistent growth in content downloads, website sessions, social media engagement, and scientific resource engagement

Within 1 year, you will :

• Be recognized as a key contributor to inbound lead growth through your ability to turn complex science into compelling, high-converting content
• Play a central role in establishing Future Fields as a thought leader in sustainable biomanufacturing and custom protein expression
• Have built a sustainable content infrastructure that feeds continuous lead generation and scientific education efforts
• Support the launch of new educational campaigns, FAQs, and resources that directly address customer pain points and research needs

About our team

Our story and approach to science is anything but conventional. Matt (co-founder / CEO) was a touring punkrock musician who dropped out of University before returning to complete his PhD in cell biology. Jalene (co-founder / COO) is a social researcher by training, previously working on issues from the right to affordable housing to harm reduction. The spark of an idea for our technology came while waiting in line for tiny, Canadian donuts. Our broader team of scientists, engineers, circus performers, restaurateurs, dancers, music aficionados, kid parents, pet parents, cyclists, and artists hail from every corner of the world – from small town Alberta to Poland, India, Vietnam and Pakistan. We credit our diverse team and experiences as the key to our success – and we encourage candidates of all identities and backgrounds to apply.

FAQs

Where is Future Fields located?

Our headquarters (office and lab space) is located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta, in a beautiful, freshly renovated warehouse. From the exposed brick to our rooftop patio – it’s not your average lab space. It is central, close to transit and bike lanes, and walking distance to some of the city’s best coffee shops, restaurants and Edmonton’s incredible river valley.

I don’t live in Edmonton. Why would I want to relocate there?

Because it’s great! For starters, Edmonton is one of Canada’s sunniest cities with 2299 hours of bright sunshine per year. It’s consistently ranked one of Canada’s most affordable cities to live in and was recently described as Canada’s most exciting culinary city. There’s a festival almost every weekend, North America’s largest mall and the longest stretch of urban parkland on the continent (over 160km of trails!). There’s something for everyone in Edmonton, and it will be even better with you in it.

Any other perks?

Many! Some include : comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; flexible paid time off policy; and the office is always stocked with snacks and all the coffee you can drink.

Will I like working for a startup?

Great question. Startup life is definitely not for everyone. We move quickly. Projects and priorities shift fast. There is a lot of ambiguity and uncertainty at times and we’re not immune to the growing pains of an early stage startup. You could also probably get paid more somewhere else. The risk is high, but so is the reward. We promise you will never get bored. You will have fun and learn a lot. You will grow personally and professionally in ways you never imagined (alongside our company). You will be part of something much bigger than yourself and contribute directly to the mission of a team who cares deeply about changing the world for the better. Oh, and equity!

Sound like something you are interested in? Here are the next steps :

Apply online using our job portal.

If it seems like a good fit, next steps will look somewhat like this :

• We will contact you for a casual 30 minute video call.
• We will set up an interview to dive into your technical skills and motivation.
• We’ll arrange another interview to figure out how you fit with our team and culture, and better understand your career trajectory.
• We will set up a coffee chat with you and a team member. This is your chance to dig in and find out what it’s really like to work for Future Fields. This is for you!
• We will speak with two of your references to confirm our assumption that you are, in fact, our next great hire.
• We offer you a job!

As part of your application package, please upload a copy of work (or provide a link) that demonstrates your technical content creation and communication skills. It can be of any topic and word count, but must be written by yourself and catered to a scientific audience. Examples include blog articles, whitepapers, application notes, etc.

Compensation

60,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

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