Scientific Research Writer

**Scientific Shakespeare**: If you know how to translate scientific papers into simple English, love digging deep into the latest research, and have an allergic reaction to boring writing

AND love a fun, collaborative workday where you get to help gazillions of people transform their lives; let's talk

AlgaeCal is looking for a badass **Scientific Research Writer** to join our team of content creators.

**Small print here** We’re a natural health company. So we want you to be a natural health writer. A great one So if you don’t love writing for the health market the way Kanye loves Kanye, you probably shouldn’t read any further.

Still here? Okay then

**This job will give you ALL the feels**:
At AlgaeCal, we’re driven by a single idea. To end the fear of bone loss. In the United States, an estimated 54 million people have crumbling bones. And they’re scared. Scared of fractures. Scared of breaks. And, most of all, scared of losing their independence.

The good news? AlgaeCal has the world’s only clinically-backed natural solution to this problem. We give hope to thousands of frightened people. If that excites you, you’ll find no better place to continue your career than at AlgaeCal.

**You’ll love it here**:

- **You’ll be working with a great team**.** The writers at AlgaeCal have been there, done that, and got the t-shirt. They’ve penned Nike’s biggest slogans. They’ve apprenticed with the world’s most elusive copywriters. They’ve written some of the most clicked headlines in human history. These people have beaten so many controls, that the controls took out a restraining order. And the best part? They're friendly, funny, and easy to work with.
- **You’ll use your powers for good**. **This isn’t one of those jobs that crush your soul with mindless tasks. On the contrary You’ll be overseeing a wide range of copy that spreads a powerful message - bone loss is beatable.
- **You won’t be micromanaged.** We’ll give you a simple set of KPIs with crystal clear expectations.
- **It’s not a sweatshop** (mostly because the AC works). If you recognize that line, you’ll be relieved to know this isn’t one of those Madison Avenue gigs that expects you to work ridiculously long hours and frowns upon family time. We’re not like that We enjoy our life, and we want you to enjoy yours too.

**This job might be for you if you’ve got**
- A proven ability to deliver well-researched content that’s factually correct, on-brand and on time.
- 2+ years of writing experience and consider yourself “nit-picky” at times. We expect you’ll have strong opinions about oxford commas, ellipses, and the en dash.
- A solid background in science. If you’ve got a PhD that’ll definitely get our attention.
- Copy that converts like a tent revival. Show us how you’ve delivered popular science articles that grabbed your reader’s eyeballs and kept them engaged till your very last word. There’s no ifs, ands, or buts about it - you’ll need at least 2 years of experience as a scientific research writer to succeed in this role.
- A brain the size of a small planet In this role, you’ll need to think imaginatively to deliver content that engages, inspires, and delights our customers.
- A thick portfolio that demonstrates your mastery of all-things health copy. Sorry, but if you have to Google what an ‘open loop’ is; or don’t know what E.A.T. stands for, this isn’t the position for you.
- Hands-on experience with natural health supplements.
- A compulsive need to deliver every task on time.

**What Will You Earn?**

Let’s agree on salary and paid vacation once we know what you offer, but our goal is to pay above market rate for your unique skills.

You’ll also enjoy the following benefits:

- Annual team trip (the next one is to Los Cabos, Mexico) which you are eligible for after one year of employment. This amounts to another week of paid vacation, plus we cover hotel, food, flights, and entertainment.
- AlgaeCal Healthcare Plan (Premiums Covered 100%), which you're eligible to sign up for after three months of employment.
- Flexible Stat Holidays with the option to bank days for later use.

And above all, you’ll join a team that you’ll never want to leave. Culture is everything to us. Yes, we work extremely hard to change as many people’s lives as possible. But we know how to have fun and reward ourselves too.

**How To Apply**

So, do you have what it takes to become the next member of team AlgaeCal?

If this sounds like a position for you, please respond to this advertisement with your resume and cover letter. **Please, read carefully**:
**1. Write a cover letter addressing**:

- Why you're the best **Scientific Research Writer** for this role. Give quantifiable examples of related achievements.
- What's the toughest challenge you’ve ever overcome in your life? How did you overcome it?
- What are the last three books you’ve read?
- What do you do for fu