Scientific Content Writer

About Strand Life Sciences:

Strand is a 24-year-old spin-off from the Indian Institute of Science. We are a cutting-edge Genomics company with a global customer base. We build applications that use DNA sequencing to improve human health. In the process, we build algorithms, data pipelines, and visualizations to handle large amounts of sequence data. We are committed to transforming complex data into actionable insights, contributing to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions in the field of genomics. We anticipate that in the next few years, hundreds of millions of individuals will have their DNA sequenced, and invite you to join us in this transformative journey.

About the Position

We are looking for a talented and creative Content Creator/Writer to develop compelling, engaging, and high-quality content across various digital platforms. The ideal candidate should have a strong command of language, a knack for storytelling, and the ability to create content that resonates with the target audience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and develop long-form and short-form digital content such as case studies, white

papers, brochures, blogs, LinkedIn posts, etc

• Perform literature reviews on various bioinformatics and genomics technologies and develop

informative blogs/social media posts.

• Regularly interact with internal project teams to stay up to date on products and services
• Proven ability to translate complex scientific concepts into engaging content for different

audiences

• Resourceful, organized, and motivated to enhance sales opportunities, and look for new and

creative ways to expand our client portfolio.

• Collaborate with technical, design, and sales teams to align content with brand guidelines and strategy.
• Repurpose long-form content into bite-sized posts, infographics, and videos for multiple

channels.

• Conduct interviews, write case studies, and develop thought leadership articles.
• Conduct research on industry trends and competitor analysis to inform and optimize content

development efforts.

• Stay updated with the latest content marketing trends and digital storytelling techniques.

Requirements:

• Masters (2-3 Years Exp.) or PhD (0-2 Years Exp.) in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field from a reputed institute
• Proven experience in content writing, copywriting, or content marketing in genetics.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to write for different audiences and adapt tone and style accordingly.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress.
• Basic knowledge of design tools like Canva or Adobe Suite is a plus.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in writing for specific industries (e.g., biotech, pharma, diagnostics).
• Knowledge of social media marketing and content distribution strategies.
• Ability to create video scripts and multimedia content.
• Understanding of SEO best practices and content optimization techniques.

We offer

• An innovative and open culture in a truly multicultural environment
• An opportunity to make a fundamental impact on human health
• Vibrant multidisciplinary scientific interaction and learning opportunity
• A collaborative and solution-oriented environment where you can make a difference
• A competitive salary and generous benefits