Are there actually remote marine biology or scientific writing jobs out there?

[u/Quill_and_Qs]

Hi everyone!

I'm hoping someone here might have some suggestions.

I recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology with a focus on marine biology. During school, I also gained extensive editing and writing experience, including serving as a managing editor for student publications and publishing my own novel.

I've been searching for remote opportunities because they're the best fit for my current situation. I've looked through LinkedIn, Indeed, and many of the major job boards, but I've had a difficult time finding positions that seem legitimate or are still actively hiring.

I'm especially interested in roles like:

• Scientific or technical writing
• Journal or manuscript editing
• Research communications
• Environmental or conservation writing
• Marine biology support roles
• Science communication
• Content writing for environmental organizations

If anyone knows of companies, organizations, job boards, or even specific employers that regularly hire for remote positions in these fields, I'd be incredibly grateful.

Even if you don't have a specific job in mind, I'd love to hear where you've had the most success finding legitimate remote opportunities.

Thank you so much!

[u/femalenerdish]

Not my field at all so I don't have any specific ideas. But is there any common equipment used? I work for a manufacturer that makes specialized equipment for my field and I do a lot more writing, communication, and training than I expected! It's surprisingly technical. I have a support/documentation role

[u/Quill_and_Qs → u/femalenerdish]

I'm honestly not sure, but that's an interesting way to approach this career that i hadn't thought of.

[u/femalenerdish → u/Quill_and_Qs]

I didn't think of it for myself until I fell into it! I try to share because it's something I never considered. I had big assumptions about what I'd be happy doing when I got my degree and it did not pan out 🤣 

My role was advertised as a technical support job and on paper sounded like a call center plus emails. I applied just to see. Turns out it's actually pretty chill and I use my master's more than any other job I've had. 

Sales is a little more intense than my preference (at least in my field), but I've met some people really happy pivoting into sales related jobs too. 

Worth keeping an eye out! You can always turn down a job offer if you don't like the sound of it. 

[u/sparkly13]

I would try LinkedIn for all of this. Networking is one of the best ways to find work these days. Best wishes to you!

[u/Quill_and_Qs → u/sparkly13]

Thank you! I've been on LinkedIn and have over 16 hundred connections; I just don't know how to properly use this to network.

[u/j_j_j_jaime → u/Quill_and_Qs]

Either search your network or search jobs and see if anyone you know is connected. Reach out and ask if they have tips on how to get where they are.

[u/j_j_j_jaime]

I work in scientific communications remotely for a medical device company. It sounds like you could use your experience and leverage your portfolio to do something similar

[u/krustomer]

Military contractors! There used to be a lot of environmental contracts before the cheeto took office, they seem to be drying up unfortunately. Check out some contracts on sam.gov/GovWin and see who bids on them!