On-Site Contract Technical Writer & Editor (MedTech)

Hired by Matrix, Inc; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Matrix, Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor for an on-site contract in Walpole, MA. The role requires 3–5 years of technical writing experience and excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

You will author and edit user manuals, job aids, and procedures, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure accuracy and compliance. The position emphasizes independent work, adherence to deadlines, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of technical writing experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently to create, track, and report on plans/projects.
• Ability to present complex data in clear, concise text.
• Meet deadlines and work independently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Write and edit technical documentation for products, processes, and/or projects (user manuals, job aids, technical instructions/bulletins).
• Research technical and engineering information including drawings, design/test specs, prototypes, and SME interviews.
• Complete all phases of the document development cycle (scope, requirements, design).
• Write/edit/process compliant Quality System documents and procedures (work instructions, forms, guidance docs, risk files).
• Create/edit flow charts, diagrams, and visual aids.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Technical teams to learn products/processes.
• Support documentation needs for manufacturing-related projects (process scale-ups).
• Gather and apply feedback to improve documents and procedures.
• Communicate status and meet project timelines and deadlines.
• Provide training support for the document change process.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Independent work

Present complex data clearly

Meet deadlines

Technical writing experience

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Matrix, Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor for an on-site contract in Walpole, MA. The role requires 3–5 years of technical writing experience and excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

You will author and edit user manuals, job aids, and procedures, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure accuracy and compliance. The position emphasizes independent work, adherence to deadlines, and proficiency with MS Office.