Technical Writer

Danaher; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology leader in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Technical Writer to manage the creation and updating of technical documentation and product labels. This role requires strong project management skills and a collaborative approach with various teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in documentation. Ideal candidates possess a degree or equivalent experience and have a grasp of content management systems.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates problem solving and analyses possible solutions.
• Strong Project Management skills, manages document updates effectively.
• Explains complex information clearly to others.

Responsibilities

• Drives creation and updates of technical documentation and labels.
• Collaborates with stakeholders for project alignment.
• Responsible for document upload and maintenance on eIFU platform.

Skills

Problem solving

Project Management

Strong communication

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Content Management System

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next‑generation, life‑changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Technical Writer is responsible for managing the creation and updating of labelling documentation, including Instructions for Use (IFU), Hazard Notifications, and product labels for the Advanced Staining Reagent Business. The creation and updating of the documents will be using content provided by relevant departments. You will help develop up to date and accurate documents in line with regulatory requirements and be responsible for the revision control of the documents. Your role requires close collaboration and alignment with Product Management, RA, QA, R&D and Technical Operations for the creation and maintenance of technical documentation and compliance. You are also responsible for ensuring the correct product labelling is available to manufacturing, QA, product registration team and customers.

This position reports to the Manager, Technical Writing and is part of the Product Management team located in Newcastle Upon Tyne and will be an on‑site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Drives creation and updates of technical documentation and label generation using defined processes.
• Responsible for the upload and maintenance of documents on the eIFU platform in conjunction with the Product Management team.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure inputs and outputs align and where necessary, actively participate in VPM, attend project core teams and provide accurate, timely updates on status and escalating actions to drive to resolution.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Demonstrates problem solving; analyses possible solutions using standard process and use knowledge and experience to drive a resolution.
• Sound judgement with ability to balance business and customer needs, with a sense of urgency.
• Strong Project Management skills, effectively manages several document/label updates simultaneously without support and provides accurate and clear updates on work and timeframes. Capable of managing and adjusting to changing priorities and competing deadlines.
• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• N/A

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Degree or equivalent experience, desirable
• Authoring a control tool skill, desirable
• Content Management System experience, desirable

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.