Job Description

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.
• 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.

If you're reading this and thinking, "Wow, that sounds exactly like me!" We would love to hear from you. If it doesn't, no worries! We're only seeking candidates who will immediately light up this role.

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?

Job opportunities like this don't come along often, and we've got a lot to offer our successful applicant. So, to make sure our future Scientific Research Writer is the real-deal, will be a great fit, and will thrive at AlgaeCal, we ask a little more than your run-of-the-mill job application:

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.

• Describe why you fit perfectly with our values. Read them here:
• 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 fun?

2. Explain what you're doing now for a job: * If you don't have one, explain why.

• If you have one, explain why you're looking elsewhere.

This cover letter is your opportunity to showcase your skills. Don't waste it!

3. Upload your cover letter and resume: * Ensure that your cover letter and resume are saved and sent as one file.

Yes, our hiring process is challenging, but it's our way of selecting the best--and your way of ensuring your AlgaeCal teammates are tops.

Click the "Apply Now" button on this page and upload your cover letter and resume.

***Note: Please include your cover letter WITH your resume in one document. Applications without a cover letter will not be read!

We are looking to hire as soon as we find the right person, so act quickly and you can also expect a prompt response.