We are seeking a part-time Life Science/Chemistry Content Developer who is enthusiastic about designing hands-on projects to inspire K-12 students to explore, understand, and apply cutting-edge life science and/or chemistry topics. This is a unique opportunity to positively impact millions of students annually and shape how the next generation approaches and engages in scientific exploration and inquiry. 

The Life Science/Chemistry Content Developer will be an integral member of the Science Buddies scientific team. This individual will play a critical role in both expanding and maintaining our extensive library of science project ideas, as well as other educational resources for K-12 students. This position reports to the Director of Science and STEM Content.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, test, and author original and engaging hands-on science projects for K-12 students with an emphasis on projects in a wide variety of cutting-edge areas (biomedical and health sciences, biotechnology, genetics and genomics, virology and epidemiology, green and environmental chemistry, astrobiology, agricultural technology, cooking & food chemistry, etc.) that appeal to students and span many different interests.
• Create videos and other visual content to support student learning and engagement in hands-on science projects.
• Contribute to developing hands-on K-12 science kits.
• Collaborate with other science content team members as needed to create high-quality content to meet team deadlines.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in life sciences and/or chemistry and assess their potential integration into K-12 educational content.
• Review, revise, and update existing life science and/or chemistry-related science content on the Science Buddies website to improve relevance and educational value.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in life science and/or chemistry as needed.
• Provide your own home computer setup that is capable of running video editing software. You must also have space for creating high-quality pictures and videos.

Desired Skills and Experience

While no one candidate may have all these characteristics, a strong candidate will have many of these qualities:

• Enthusiasm for making scientific concepts understandable and engaging to others and contributing positively to a passionate team.
• A Master's degree or higher in Molecular or Cellular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge in life sciences and/or chemistry, particularly in the areas of biomedical and health sciences, biotechnology, genetics and genomics, virology and epidemiology, green and environmental chemistry, astrobiology, agricultural technology, and cooking & food chemistry. Candidates with expertise in multiple scientific disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to simplify and make complex scientific topics appealing to a broad audience. We value candidates who can provide examples of their previously authored content. 
• Experience in effective K-12 instructional design is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a remote environment and embrace challenges with a positive and growth-oriented mindset.
• Experience in identifying, assessing, and integrating credible sources in the field, while considering the educational needs and comprehension levels of K-12 students. Being resourceful is an asset.
• Proficiency in creating scientific and/or educational content through videos (with audio recordings), photography, and graphics, including experience with video editing software.
• Experience with developing science and/or educational content for different social media platforms.

Location and Work Hours

This is a part-time work-from-home position on a team that is fully remote.  Applicants from anywhere in the United States will be considered.

Applicant guidelines:

Please include the following when applying for this job: 

• A tailored cover letter, addressing the characteristics we’re looking for
• Resume

Your resume and cover letter may be submitted to [email protected]

We’re sorry that we cannot send responses to all applicants. 

About Science Buddies

Science Buddies (www.sciencebuddies.org) is a nonprofit that has reached more than 300 million K-12 students, parents, and teachers with resources that reflect the latest research in how to effectively teach science. Our website offers unique tools and content not available from any other source. Highly personalized, we empower students to create individualized learning paths with easy-to-use tools that provide science and engineering projects, frameworks, and guidance. Our library of 1,300+ hands-on explorations are not only the best way to teach science, they make the subject relevant to students, positively impacting academic achievement and nurturing student interest in science.

We are a nimble and diverse team on a mission to inspire and educate students of all ages with hands-on STEM resources that reflect their unique personal interests. We expose students to career opportunities and role models that can translate to economic power both for the individual and for communities. Science Buddies makes science literacy possible for everyone.