Science Writer II Job at Thorlabs, Rochester, NY

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  • Thorlabs
  • Rochester, NY

Job Description

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.

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.

Job Tags

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