Contract Technical Writer

Kelly Services; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services seeks an experienced Technical Writer to support quality remediation in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will develop and remediate controlled documentation, working with Quality and Manufacturing to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires GMP/document control experience, strong editing skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions onsite in Rochester, MI. Contract position with hourly pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech/medical device quality environments.
• Experience with GMP documentation, SOPs, and quality systems.
• Familiar with FDA regulations and document control.
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and remediate SOPs, work instructions, and controlled quality documentation.
• Collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing to ensure documentation accuracy and compliance.
• Support quality system remediation and documentation improvement.
• Ensure documents meet GMP, FDA, and quality system requirements.
• Assist with document reviews, gap assessments, and remediation activities.
• Maintain document control standards and practices.
• Help cross-functional teams resolve gaps and improve processes.

Skills

Technical writing

GMP documentation

FDA regulations

Editing & proofreading

Cross-functional collaboration

Onsite Rochester MI

Job description

Technical Writer – Quality Remediation

Location: Rochester, MI (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $40–$55/hr, depending on experience

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (anticipated)

Employment Type: Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device quality experience to support quality remediation and documentation improvement initiatives in a regulated manufacturing environment.

This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience developing, revising, and remediating controlled documentation while partnering with Quality, Manufacturing, and cross-functional subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and remediate SOPs, work instructions, and controlled quality documentation.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and subject matter experts to ensure documentation accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Support quality system remediation and documentation improvement initiatives.
• Ensure documentation aligns with applicable GMP, FDA, and quality system requirements.
• Assist with document reviews, gap assessments, and remediation activities.
• Maintain document control standards and ensure appropriate documentation practices.
• Support cross-functional teams in resolving document gaps and improving processes.

Qualifications

• Previous Technical Writing experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device environments.
• Experience with GMP documentation, SOPs, and quality systems.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations, document control, and quality remediation activities.
• Strong written communication, editing, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Ability to work onsite in Rochester, Michigan.

Additional Information

• Contract opportunity supporting quality remediation initiatives.
• Project duration and travel requirements to be confirmed.
• Hourly compensation based on experience and qualifications.

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