Search Marketing Specialist

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a results- and detail-oriented Search Marketing Specialist to join our team and develop the execution, strategy, and continuous optimization of our online presence. In this role, you will enable our search engine and inbound marketing, with a strong emphasis on increasing AI visibility. We are looking for someone to move beyond traditional organic growth strategies, leading the evolution of our Search Engine Optimization (SEO), paid advertising, and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) initiatives.
You will support STEMCELL brand initiatives and measurable business goals, leveraging analytics and reporting platforms to make data-informed decisions to enhance our brand discoverability across AI and search platforms. You will collaborate cross functionally to drive innovation across pay-per-click (PPC) advertising and search marketing, leveraging your strong background in digital marketing to position STEMCELL as a life science provider of choice.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize PPC advertising performance and budget across platforms including Google Ads, Microsoft Ad, YouTube, and search advertising platforms

• Define, develop, and execute comprehensive SEO and GEO strategies to drive organic visibility across traditional search, answer engines, and generative AI platforms

• Enable metrics tracking and reporting using tools such as Google Ads, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, seoClarity, and other complementary reporting systems.

• Provide actionable search marketing recommendations based on performance data, competitor and market analysis, vendor insights, platform updates, and emerging technologies

Knowledge and Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of experience across education and relevant work history in marketing; experience in the life sciences is an asset

• Experience optimizing complex, high‑traffic websites in a global or multi‑region environment

• Deep expertise and understanding of traditional and generative search ecosystems, content performance, inbound marketing, and technical SEO/GEO with experience in enabling buyer journeys leading to measurable business outcomes

• Demonstrated success in managing and optimizing PPC advertising campaigns and budgets across various platforms

• Strong analytical skills and data fluency, with proven experience using search intelligence platforms and website analytics tools and ability to identify actionable recommendations

#LI-JS1 #LI-Onsite 

STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact. 

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual salary for this job ranges from:

$83,700.00 - $125,500.00

STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.

To apply, please select the “Apply” button below. You will then be directed to a login screen asking you to set up an account, which is required to apply.​​