Technical Writer
Skills
Content ManagementDarwin Information Typing ArchitectureDocumentationEditingIndustry StandardsMadcap FlareOnline Help
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Release finished documentation and maintain organized records of all materials, drafts, and previous versions
- Demonstrate strong domain expertise in modern standards for technical writing, online help, content technology, and user experience
- Quickly learn and apply new tools, processes, and standards
- Be adaptable and forward thinking in the face of technological and organizational change
- Partner and engage with stakeholders across teams and regions, working collaboratively to achieve a quality product
Day to day
- Plan, write, and edit technical documentation for a variety of scientific audiences including researchers, bioinformaticians, clinicians, physicians, patients, and internal field staff
- Collect data by interviewing specialists, researching written material, attending training and demonstrations, using products, and observing users
- Work efficiently and accurately in current XML-based content development systems, adhering to best practices and departmental standards for terminology, content management, and reuse
Hiring process
- The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.