Addgene

The Role

The Senior Science Communications Manager leads Addgene's scientific content strategy across blog, video, eBooks, protocols, and social media. This is a player-coach role — you will set editorial direction and manage a small team of communications and video specialists and external writers while producing a meaningful share of content yourself. You bring genuine scientific depth, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to make complex molecular biology accessible to researchers at all levels. You will work closely with Marketing, Content, and Scientific Curation to connect authentically with the global scientific community, and partner with Addgene's scientific staff to maintain the accuracy and credibility our audience expects.

To Succeed in This Role, You Will

Lead editorial strategy — define the editorial vision, manage a content calendar, set quality standards, and identify content gaps across all channels. Define messaging frameworks that clearly articulate the value of Addgene's offerings to researchers, partners, and the broader life sciences community.

Produce scientific content — write and edit blog posts, eBook sections, video scripts, protocol content, and social copy. Translate complex molecular biology concepts for broad scientific audiences with clarity and authority.

Manage and develop your team — coach and develop communications and video specialists, maintain efficient production workflows, and build a science-first team culture. Manage external writers — assigning work, managing timelines, and editing copy to ensure quality and consistency with Addgene's voice and standards.

Own channel performance — set and track engagement targets, optimize content for search and reach, and use data to iterate and improve.

Engage the scientific community — manage Addgene's scientific social media presence, support communication efforts around conferences, events, and partnerships, and develop materials that support business development, partnerships, and open science initiatives.

Support organizational communications — contribute to forward-looking content such as annual impact reports, stakeholder communications, and organizational milestone announcements that reflect Addgene's mission and progress. Assist with media relations as needed, including supporting press releases, monitoring coverage, and maintaining relationships with relevant scientific publications.

Collaborate cross-functionally — partner with Curation, Marketing, and scientific staff to surface stories, support campaigns, and co-create credible content that strengthens Addgene's reputation in the research tools space.

Skills and Competencies

Required

• 6–8 years in science communications, scientific writing, or life sciences content
• Working knowledge of molecular biology — plasmids, viral vectors, CRISPR, cloning — and the ability to write about them with authority
• Exceptional writing and editing skills across multiple formats
• Experience producing long-form articles, eBooks, video scripts, and social content
• Experience managing or mentoring others, including external contractors or freelancers
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, communications, or related field

Preferred

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a life sciences field
• Hands-on lab experience with molecular biology techniques
• Familiarity with HubSpot, Google Analytics, and social media management platforms
• Experience with video scripting or production workflows
• Background in SEO and scientific content optimization
• Experience with media relations, press releases, or scientific publishing workflows

Core Competencies — science-first communicator, player-coach, editorially rigorous, data-informed, highly collaborative, passionate about open science.

Benefits

At Addgene, we prioritize our people with comprehensive benefits that support both your work and your life.

Full-time employees receive:

• 85% company-paid healthcare premiums including dental (extending to family members) and 100% company-paid deductible
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• 22 days of PTO on top of our winter break closure and company holidays. ‌
• A 403(b) retirement account with a company match of 4% after 2 years of employment. ‌
• Annual professional development stipend
• Annual lifestyle stipend
• Fully paid public transportation for employees who work onsite four or more days per week. ‌
• Onsite yoga classes & wellness reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Annual financial planning one-on-ones with our plan administrator

The Organization:

Addgene is a self-sustaining, thriving nonprofit life sciences organization that was created to help scientists share DNA-based research materials called plasmids. ‌Our mission is to accelerate research and discovery by improving access to useful research materials and information. Since its founding in 2004, Addgene has grown and innovated in order to assist the research community by archiving and sharing useful DNA-based research materials and resources (such as plasmids, viral vectors, and recombinant antibodies) with scientists worldwide. Broad availability of these unique research materials promotes the advancement of research in a wide variety of disciplines, including cancer, heart disease, and neurodegenerative disorders, while increasing collaboration within the scientific community. Learn more here from one of our founders, Melina Fan.

As an “Addgenie”, you will work collaboratively with internal teams to help fulfill this mission, including scientists, software engineers and product developers, renowned customer support teams, scientific content creators, and business development professionals. Together, Addgenies create and enhance opportunities for research scientists to deposit their materials, find products and resources easily on our website, and receive unparalleled support in receiving and expertly using our materials in their own experiments.

Life at Addgene:

Addgene is a truly special place to work. We are an inclusive and welcoming group of people from many backgrounds and perspectives. We believe in flexibility, actively supporting professional development, and a strong work/life balance. We value sharing ideas and feedback with each other and the company. Learn more about Life at Addgene

We also believe it's important to make time for fun, whether it's eating popcorn at our outdoor movie night, sharing cute photos in the #pets slack channel, or sampling whiskeys at our end-of-year social hour. Bookworms, athletes, gamers, parents, foodies, and more will find community in Addgene's events and Slack channels.

Addgene works with a global scientific community in which the best innovations and discoveries come from diverse teams. We continuously learn from and celebrate a variety of perspectives and seek to create an environment where all people can feel heard, respected, and valued.

Addgene is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, active military or veteran status, age, handicap, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or Local law.