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Biotium, Inc. Fremont, California

Support Scientist/Technical Writer (Marketing)

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A Technical Writer writes product instructions, user manuals or other material that helps to explain complex information or procedures. Writes help information available to customers online, or clear explanations of company policies. Supports internal communication among different technical, engineering and scientific specialists working on a project or product. Creates product documentation, and provides input for improving product design.

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Support Scientist/Technical Writer (Marketing) Biotium, Inc. Fremont, California Fremont, CA Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $100,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Doctoral degree Writing skills Scientific research Laboratory experience Research Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Come Join Our Team! Biotium is a leading life science reagent manufacturer and supplier devoted to providing high-quality and innovative fluorescent tools that fuel scientific discovery. Our collaborative team of experienced chemists and biologists, who are at the forefront of fluorescent dye design, apply chemistry-based principles toward producing solutions for unmet challenges in life science and medical research. Founded in 2001, Biotium is a private company based in the San Francisco Bay Area with distribution channels across the globe.
JOB TITLE
Support Scientist/Technical Writer (Marketing)
LOCATION
Fremont, California
JOB OBJECTIVE
Under direct supervision from the Marketing Manager, the Support Scientist Technical Writer will provide product recommendations, technical advice, and troubleshooting for customers and distributors. As a technical writer you will work with our scientists and marketing team members to create and update official product documents as well as creative marketing materials. This includes but is not limited to product information sheets, safety data sheets, flyers, and brochures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
With guidance from our scientific team, provide product technical support and product recommendations to customers and distributors by phone and email. Help investigate potentially non-conforming products based on customer feedback. Create and revise customer-facing documents including product information sheets and safety data sheets. Create and edit website content including blogs, highlighted citations, and technical resources. Communicate with research, marketing, and customer service teams to provide insight on customer needs and potential room for improvement. Attend conferences and tradeshows as needed for marketing and customer support.
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related life science field. Knowledge of life science research markets with knowledge of competitors. Experience with fluorescence-based technologies a plus.
JOB CONDITIONS
This is a full-time onsite position. Work is carried out in a typical office setting. Work may require frequent sitting at a computer for long periods of time. Work may also require frequent standing and walking for long periods of time when attending conferences.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
PhD in a related life science field or Master's degree with 4+ years in a laboratory research background.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary depending on experience/education $90,000 to $100,000. Standard company-paid benefits (health insurance, 401k matching, sick, vacation and holiday)
Pay:
$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Education:
Doctorate (Required)
Experience:
Life & Physical Science Researchers:
2 years (Required)
Work Location:
In person