Lab Instruments Software Validation Analyst / Technical Writer

Compunnel, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in San Francisco is seeking a detail-oriented Software Validation Analyst / Technical Writer to document and validate software for laboratory instruments. This role requires strong technical writing and risk assessment skills, with a focus on compliance with EMA guidelines. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in scientific or laboratory environments and possess excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in technical writing, preferably in scientific or laboratory environments.
• Minimum 3 years of experience performing risk assessments for software systems.
• Minimum 3 years of experience creating infrastructure and data flow diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Document and validate lab instrument software in alignment with EMA regulatory guidelines.
• Migrate software management to standardized IT SOPs.
• Gather and document software requirements and configurations.
• Write validation test cases for lab instrument software.
• Create detailed software specifications and supporting documentation.
• Develop infrastructure diagrams to represent system architecture.
• Create data flow diagrams to illustrate software interactions.
• Perform risk assessments related to software and instrumentation.

Skills

Technical writing

Risk assessment

Infrastructure diagrams

Data flow diagrams

Communication

Job description

Lab Instruments Software Validation Analyst / Technical Writer

10/13/2025

Contract

Active

Job Description:

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Software Validation Analyst / Technical Writer to document and validate software installed on laboratory instrumentation in accordance with EMA guidelines.

This role involves migrating software management processes, writing technical documentation, and performing risk assessments to ensure compliance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Document and validate lab instrument software in alignment with EMA regulatory guidelines.
• Migrate software management to standardized IT SOPs.
• Gather and document software requirements and configurations.
• Write validation test cases for lab instrument software.
• Create detailed software specifications and supporting documentation.
• Develop infrastructure diagrams to represent system architecture.
• Create data flow diagrams to illustrate software interactions.
• Perform risk assessments related to software and instrumentation.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in technical writing, preferably in scientific or laboratory environments.
• Minimum 3 years of experience performing risk assessments for software systems.
• Minimum 3 years of experience creating infrastructure and data flow diagrams.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented approach to documentation and validation tasks.
• Familiarity with EMA guidelines and software validation practices.