Science Writer II

Thorlabs

City of Rochester (NY)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Generous PTO package

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A technology company in photonics is seeking a Science Writer II in Rochester, NY. This role involves creating technical presentations and collateral to strengthen company positioning. Candidates should have 3+ years of lab experience and an advanced degree in a related field. Competitive salary range is $75,000 to $95,000 annually with a full benefits package.

Qualifications

3+ years of prior photonics hands-on laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Create effective technical presentations and marketing collateral.
Compile application images to educate the photonics community.
Engage with engineering teams to understand new product additions.
Plan changes to website to enhance customer buying experience.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent writing and presentation skills in English

Excellent organizational and planning skills

Ability to multitask and solve problems

Willing to learn new technologies/products

Strong bias for action

Education

Advanced degree in Physics, Optics, Lasers, or related field

Bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years of equivalent work experience

Job description

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Thorlabs is pleased to play a role in advancing science through the components, instruments, and systems we design and manufacture. We believe that science and innovation have great potential to improve the world around us and are committed to advancing photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies that positively impact our customers, employees, and communities. Via educational outreach and more sustainable business practices, we continuously invest in a brighter future. We recognize that each of our employees is a unique individual with the ability to contribute to our success and seek to find great people who will thrive in our fun, fast-paced culture.

Purpose of the Position

The Science Writer II role is responsible for strengthening Thorlabs' position as a leading manufacturer of Photonics products through the creation of effective technical presentations, application images, and other marketing collateral that inform and educate the photonics community about Thorlabs' products/capabilities and their applications. This role builds upon the Science Writer I role by demonstrating a firm understanding of Thorlabs' extensive product portfolio; using existing technical experience and photonics knowledge to engage in meaningful conversations with engineering teams to gain an understanding of new product additions and how they fit into our existing portfolio; proposing and planning changes to Thorlabs' website to enhance the buying experience for customers; and successfully executing plans to produce high-quality content requiring minimal feedback. This role works closely with graphic artists to create presentations. Original content is based on basic information provided by Thorlabs' engineers, as well as prior knowledge gained from using similar products in the field.

Although the position is based out of Newton, NJ; Lafayette, Colorado; or Rochester, New York, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.

The salary range for this position is 75-95K

Requirements

Qualifications Experience:

3+ years of prior photonics hands-on laboratory experience

Education:

Advanced degree in Physics, Optics, Lasers, or a closely related field or a bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years of equivalent work experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

Strong interpersonal skills for working in a team environment.
Excellent writing and presentation skills in English.
Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Ability to multitask, be detail oriented, and solve problems, all while under tight time constraints.
Willing to constantly learn new technologies/products and their applications.
Strong bias for action. Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, in a dynamic, fast-changing environment, and be proactive in times of ambiguity

The estimated pay range for this role is $75,450- $94,300 annually

Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Benefits

Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, a generous PTO package, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few.

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