Technical Writer (Medical) at 804 Technology

$45.00/hour

1^st Shift: 8:30AM-5:00PM

1-Year Contract to Permanent

Remote but need to be able to be in the office for some on-site meetings.

Description:

Technical Writer/Editor is be responsible for producing high quality documentation appropriate to its intended audience. Candidates preferably reside within a 2–3-hour drive of our Tarrytown, NY or Newark, DE sites to attend on-site meetings when needed.

Your role:

• Analyze existing standard and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-source opportunities.
• Responsible for product labeling for immuno and chemistry assays.
• Will join a team of talented tech writers who work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to make our products easier to use.
• Will work with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product(s).

Competencies and Key Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate clear messages from complex data/information.
• Desktop Publishing and Content Management System experience.
• Must have strong collaboration skills, ability to interface with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Understanding of clinical data and reports, a scientific background knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to learn and utilize computer in standard business applications including electronic document control, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• High ethical standards.
• Highly organized, with ability to prioritize own tasks as well as those of others.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively virtually in conducting internal and external business.

Your expertise:

• Technical Writing Certification (preferred)
• Science degree or experience in academic settings or as a Medical Technologist a plus
• Minimum 5 years' direct work experience technical writing in a medical device manufacturing company
• Minimum 5 years' experience with XML-based content management system (or equivalent) Abode Frame Maker and In Design, intermediate level
• Experience working in the Invitro Diagnostic industry highly preferred.