Drimva

Thorlabs

Science Writer II

$74K–$94K

Lafayette, Colorado · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026

Experience
3+ years of prior photonics hands-on laboratory experience. Education alternative: bachelor’s degree plus 3-5 years of equivalent work experience.
Education
Advanced degree in Physics, Optics, Lasers, or a closely related field, or a bachelor’s degree plus 3-5 years of equivalent work experience.

About the job

Creates technical presentations, application imagery, website content, and other marketing collateral that explain Thorlabs photonics products and help customers choose and use them.

What you'll do

  • Produce technically accurate presentations and marketing content for product launches, website updates, tradeshows, and other projects.
  • Plan and implement website organization and enhancements to improve product discovery and the customer buying experience.
  • Develop application examples and collaborate with engineering, graphics, and digital marketing teams.

What they ask for

  • 3+ years of hands-on photonics laboratory experience.
  • Advanced degree in Physics, Optics, Lasers, or a closely related field, or a bachelor’s degree plus 3-5 years of equivalent work experience.
  • Excellent English writing and presentation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, planning, multitasking, and problem-solving skills; ability to work proactively with minimal guidance.

Pay

USD 74,400 - USD 94,300 annually (pay range; basis not specified)

Tools

D365

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First seen Oct 29, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)