Technical Writer (BioTech)

Company: Creative Circle
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

We are looking for a Technical Writer for a 40 hours per week contract role, 3 months with strong potential to extend. We are ideally looking for someone with experience with Biotechnology, in a clinical setting. Candidates MUST be local to Seattle and able to travel to various domestic locations.
SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED

• Write, edit, and maintain technical documentation to instruct a broad set of internal stakeholders (e.g., engineers, lab associates and scientists, maintenance technicians) in policies and procedures for lab operations and device maintenance
• Write, edit, and maintain business operations documents Manage and maintain organizational knowledge and help pages
• Write and edit UI/UX copy for human-machine interfaces and other IT systems in lab operations
• Revise and rewrite technical documentation to be accurate and concise Partner with engineers and lab associates and scientists to implement process improvements in lab technical documentation
• Assist in managing document approvals and release through document management system
• Communicate with engineers, scientists, product managers, other writers, and relevant stakeholders to create, develop, and understand technical content
  REQUIRED SKILLS
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in writing, journalism, English, communications, engineering, biology, chemistry or another relevant field 3-5 years of experience in technical writing in one or more of the following industries: medical devices; pharmaceutical; clinical laboratory; biotechnology; -
  • software development; aerospace or automotive manufacturing 3-5 years of experience converting and translating technical instructions and information into content intended for a variety of audiences and levels
    PREFERRED SKILLS
    • Experience writing clinician/physician and/or patient manuals or other technical documentation in a regulated industry Familiarity with HTML and CSS; exposure to basic coding is a plus
    • Familiarity with DITA or other XML-based structured content authoring systems Familiarity with single-source publishing software and component content management systems
    • Familiarity with quality management systems and quality manual documents
    • Strong analytical, project management, computer, communication, and writing skills (typing, spelling, grammar)
    • Ability to creatively overhaul and re-design any project or workflow to optimize comprehension, while meeting requirements
    • Ability to work under deadlines and to deliver in the midst of changes in project direction

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