Technical Writer

Azenta; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Cambridge is looking for a Technical Writer to join their team. The role involves creating extensive documentation for life sciences products, collaborating with subject matter experts, and maintaining documentation standards. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 1-3 years of experience, and familiarity with tools like MadCap Flare and Microsoft Word. The position is full-time and offers opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Entry level or 1-3 years of Technical Writing experience.
• Ability to understand target audiences for effective content development.
• Willingness to pivot between multiple projects with effective project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create user software installation, service, and API documentation.
• Write Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) and upgrade procedures.
• Consult with subject matter experts to establish the technical content needed.

Skills

Proofreading

Technical Writing

XML

Microsoft Word

Content Management Systems

Adobe Acrobat

Visio

Confluence

Wiki Systems

Word Processing

Writing Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or related field

Certificate or program completion in Technical Writing / Communication

Tools

MadCap Flare

Adobe FrameMaker

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Azenta UK Ltd.

At Azenta new ideas new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus Achievement Accountability Teamwork Employee Value and Integrity

Job Title

Technical Writer

Job Description

Azenta is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Writer to join our dynamic team onsite role in Cambridge.

Responsibilities

• Create user software installation service and API documentation as a contributor within a larger team for our life sciences product lines.
• Write Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) and upgrade procedures which detail the removal and replacement of parts within the life sciences products.
• Consult with subject matter experts to establish the technical content needed to create documentation.
• Maintain company documentation standards and writing to the company style guide.
• Work collaboratively with a team of writers using MadCap Flare and the department revision control system to author topic-based documentation.
• Publish documentation using the company product lifecycle management system.

Education

Bachelors degree in English Journalism or related field.

Certificate or program completion in Technical Writing / Communication.

Experience

• Entry level or 1-3 years of Technical Writing experience.
• Experience with MadCap Flare and structured XML.
• Experience with Microsoft Word.
• Familiarity with Adobe FrameMaker Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator (not required).
• Ability to understand target audiences with the ability to create and develop content in effective ways.
• Willingness to pivot between multiple projects with effective project management skills.
• Team-oriented and a great collaborator within a medium sized writing group.
• Strengths in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Familiarity with API and API documentation.

EOE

EOE M / F / Disabled / VET

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability please email at for assistance.

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race color age religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.

Key Skills

• Proofreading
• Adobe Acrobat
• Content Management Systems
• Technical Writing
• Visio
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Sharepoint
• XML
• Confluence
• Wiki Systems
• Word Processing
• Writing Skills

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1