Marketing Specialist

Harvard Bioscience • St Paul, MN

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About The Position

Harvard Bioscience is a leading developer, manufacturer and seller of technologies, products and services that enable fundamental research, discovery, and pre-clinical testing for drug development. Our customers range from renowned academic institutions and government laboratories to the world's leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and contract research organizations. With operations in North America, Europe, and China, we sell through a combination of direct and distribution channels to customers around the world. We are a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: HBIO). A career with Harvard Bioscience is more than a job – it is an experience where our employees are energized, engaged and aligned to our mission.

We are seeking a motivated, highly organized Marketing Specialist to support a wide range of marketing initiatives, including content creation, email marketing, events, website management, digital marketing, and reporting. This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career marketer who enjoys variety, is eager to learn, and wants hands-on experience across multiple areas of marketing. The right candidate is a strong writer, an excellent project manager, and a proactive problem-solver who is comfortable juggling multiple priorities and taking ownership of their work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 0–3 years of marketing, communications, internship, or related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences, channels, and formats.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and willing to take initiative rather than waiting for the next assignment.
• Comfortable learning new platforms, processes, and technologies.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools.

Nice To Haves

• Video shooting, production, and editing
• Paid digital advertising, including Google, LinkedIn, or other advertising platforms
• Search engine optimization (SEO)
• Email marketing or marketing automation platforms
• Content management systems (CMS)
• Social media management
• Basic graphic design or experience with tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud
• Marketing analytics and reporting tools

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging short- and long-form marketing content, including social media posts, emails, website copy, blog articles, promotional materials, and other marketing communications.
• Assist with the development, execution, and optimization of email marketing campaigns, including copywriting, audience segmentation, scheduling, testing, and performance tracking.
• Manage the planning and execution of trade shows and conferences, including logistics, promotional materials, communications, lead coordination, and post-event follow-up.
• Support website content maintenance, including product and campaign pages, resources, event information, and other routine website updates.
• Support social media, digital campaigns, content distribution, and other digital marketing initiatives as needed.
• Track and report on basic marketing performance metrics across email, web, social media, campaigns, and events. Help identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate assets, timelines, communications, and deliverables for integrated marketing campaigns. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to keep projects moving forward and ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain organized marketing files, calendars, project trackers, and other resources.
• Assist with additional marketing projects and initiatives as business needs evolve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level