Chan Zuckerberg Biohub

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub San Francisco (CZ Biohub SF) (https://www.czbiohub.org/sf/) is an independent nonprofit research institute that brings together three powerhouse universities - Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco - into a single collaborative technology and discovery engine. CZ Biohub SF itself supports some of the brightest, boldest engineers, data scientists, and biomedical researchers to investigate the fundamental mechanisms underlying disease and develop new technologies that will lead to actionable diagnostics and effective therapies. We are guided by our values of scholarly excellence; disruptive innovation; hands-on engineering/hacking/building; partnership and collaboration; open communication and respect; inclusiveness; and opportunity for all.

Our Vision

• We pursue large scientific challenges that cannot be pursued in conventional environments
• We enable individual investigators to pursue their riskiest and most innovative ideas
• The technologies developed at CZ Biohub San Francisco facilitate research by scientists and clinicians at our home institutions and beyond

Diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives are at the heart of CZ Biohub Network and enable disruptive innovation and scholarly excellence. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.

The Opportunity

Reporting to CZ Biohub SF’s Director of Communications, the Research Communications Specialist will play a significant role in executing its day-to-day external communications related to CZ Biohub SF’s research accomplishments and scientific culture. As needed, the Research Communications Specialist will also contribute to external communications related to sister institutions in the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network, especially CZ Biohub Chicago and CZ Biohub New York.

Working closely with CZ Biohub staff scientists and engineers, as well as with researchers at our top-ranked partner universities, the Research Communications Specialist will identify scientific studies, trends, and people that exemplify the Biohub’s uniquely collaborative, open, and inclusive approach to science.

The Research Communications Specialist will plan and create accurate, engaging, and accessible content in a range of media, including social media, and will also work with external vendors and freelance creatives to raise awareness of CZ Biohub SF’s work for a wide science-interested audience, with a primary focus on the biomedical science community. The Research Communications Specialist will also help plan and execute communications for high-profile CZ Biohub scientific events and will craft and roll out effective announcements for institutional milestones.

In addition, the Research Communications Specialist will help to devise strategy to engage with writers and journalists across print, broadcast, and digital media to garner coverage of CZ Biohub SF and the CZ Biohub Network in major national and international outlets.

The ideal candidate will be creative, entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative, with a passion for the life sciences and technological innovation. Strong writing, editing, and project management skills, as well as a deep understanding of science communications, are essential.

You will

• Discover, create, and occasionally assign compelling stories/videos/social media posts/blog entries chronicling CZ Biohub SF’s research achievements and distinctive scientific culture
• Manage life/science, the CZ Biohub Network blog, ensuring a steady flow of new content promoting Biohub Network people, research, and events
• Draft social media posts, blog posts, briefing documents, website content, occasional press releases, and other core material in support of projects and rollouts
• Manage and nurture relationships with communications partners, freelancers, and other stakeholders, including the science communications team at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and communications staff at CZ Biohub’s partner institutions
• Create posts for the CZ Biohub Network’s social media channels and help develop and strengthen its social media strategy
• Contribute to developing and strengthening relationships with regional and national science/technology media
• Conceptualize and script multimedia projects (video, comics, etc.) promoting Biohub Network research
• Coordinate with freelance videographers, animators, writers, and other creators, as necessary
• Manage content creation and distribution of Nexus, the monthly Biohub Network newsletter

You have

Essential –

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5–8 years of communications experience, preferably in a biomedical research or health sciences setting
• Strong writing, editing, and project management skills
• The ability to effectively multitask, and to pivot rapidly when priorities shift
• Experience managing and collaborating with outside agencies and freelance contractors
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill and clearly communicate complex scientific and technical information for a variety of audiences
• Organization and attention to detail
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and execute priority tasks in a timely manner, strong entrepreneurial mindset
• A positive, collegial outlook and work style
• Willingness to travel (estimated 10% domestic/international after restrictions are listed)

Nice to have -

• Master’s degree or equivalent in science communications, journalism, and/or advanced degree in the life sciences
• Experience working in nonprofits, universities, biotech, tech companies or startups
• Knowledge of cell biology and/or infectious disease research
• WordPress experience

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network requires all employees, regardless of work location or type of role, to provide proof of their initial COVID-19 vaccination by their start date. Those who are unable to get vaccinated because of a disability, or who choose not to be vaccinated due to a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance must have an approved exception prior to their start date.

Compensation

• $104,000 - $140,000

New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. To determine starting pay, we consider multiple job-related factors including a candidate’s skills, education and experience, market demand, business needs, and internal parity. We may also adjust this range in the future based on market data. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range during the hiring process.

What We Provide

• Resources to disrupt and innovate at the frontiers of our knowledge of biology and disease
• A collegial and collaborative environment consisting of diverse expertise
• Existing collaborations within CZ Biohub: Technology Platforms (Bioengineering, Computational Microscopy, Data Science, Genomic Sequencing, Mass Spectrometry/Proteomics), and Research Group Leaders
• Access to collaborators, resources and facilities at our three partner universities (Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco) and at partner organizations in the Bay Area and beyond
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience

Benefits

We offer a robust benefits program that enables the important work Biohubbers do everyday. Our benefits include healthcare coverage, life and disability insurance, commuter subsidies, family planning services with fertility care, childcare stipend, 401(k) match, flexible time off and a generous parental leave policy. In addition, we honor our commitment to career development and our value of scholarly excellence through regular onsite opportunities to learn from the world's leading scientists.

The CZ Biohub Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity of thought, ideas and perspectives. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all Biohubbers feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. The CZ Biohub Network does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. The CZ Biohub Network will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with the CZ Biohub Network.