Technical Writer for Regulated Lab Devices

Oxford Nanopore Technologies; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is seeking a Technical Writer to own the documentation portfolio for sequencing devices across the product lifecycle. You will produce and maintain customer-facing and regulatory content within a controlled environment, partnering with Engineering, Product, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs teams.

The role requires a strong technical background, 3+ years writing for scientific instruments or regulated products, and a focus on accuracy and compliance to support product

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience writing technical docs for scientific instruments or regulated devices.
• Familiarity with quality-management environments (ISO 9001/13485).
• Ability to translate complex concepts for customers and regulators.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Produce user manuals and technical specifications for sequencing devices.
• Create Quick Start Guides and regulatory documentation (IQ/OQ/IPV).
• Maintain documentation within a controlled quality system and change-control processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Quality, Regulatory Affairs and R&D teams.
• Support usability testing with UX and manage content in CMS.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Quality management

Stakeholder management

Editing

Education

Engineering degree

Biomedical Engineering

Physics

Chemistry

Life Sciences

Tools

Content management system

Job description

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is seeking a Technical Writer to own the documentation portfolio for sequencing devices across the product lifecycle. You will produce and maintain customer-facing and regulatory content within a controlled environment, partnering with Engineering, Product, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs teams.

The role requires a strong technical background, 3+ years writing for scientific instruments or regulated products, and a focus on accuracy and compliance to support product