Technical Writer

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  • Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Job Summary
Location
Sunnyvale ,CA 94087
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
21 Dec 2024
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Job Description

Technical Writer


Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Technical Writer for a one-year contract opportunity with a leading molecular diagnostics company at their headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA. If you are driven by the prospect of translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible advancements and are poised to advance your career, join us as we pioneer progress in the biotechnology realm.

Workplace: Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA (5 days/week in the office)

Position Title: Technical Writer

Position Type: One year contract

Pay rate: $45-55/ hour.


Overview

The Technical Writer will be responsible for writing, editing, formatting, managing the publication, and overseeing the translation of customer-facing documents for our client’s in vitro diagnostic tests and instrument systems. Document types include Instructions for Use (IFUs), Quick Reference Instructions, User’s Guides, and Getting Started Guides.


Responsibilities

  • Create, edit, and publish IFUs, Quick Reference Instructions, and abbreviated IFUs for our clients’ tests.
  • Develop User’s Guides, Getting Started Guides, and service manuals for our client’s instrument systems.
  • Conduct reviews and peer-reviews of all publications to ensure content accuracy, formatting, and adherence to internal style guide.
  • Initiate and follow up on document reviews with subject matter experts (SMEs).
  • Manage translations with third-party vendors and adjust formatting of translated documents if required.
  • Coordinate the release of reviewed publications with internal document control system.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences with at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
  • Working knowledge of topic-based writing styles.
  • Expertise in preparing images for use in documentation.
  • Proficiency in English grammar and punctuation, along with strong overall writing skills.
  • Experience creating and editing XML files using a Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA) Component Content Management System (CCMS), Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Adobe InDesign.
  • Basic understanding of regulatory affairs concepts, guidelines, and regulations governing the development, documentation, and labeling of in vitro diagnostic products.
  • Strong verbal communication skills for effective teamwork.
  • Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage workload efficiently.
  • Capacity to maintain a sense of urgency when required by specific events.


Preferred

  • Experience developing DITA styling for online user documents.
  • Capability to modify Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for better output styling.
  • Experience in medical equipment writing

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