Senior Technical Writer

Meet Life Sciences; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in biotechnology research is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to enhance accessibility and documentation within their UX team. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing and editing skills, with experience in the medical device industry. Responsibilities include creating technical documents, managing UX strings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role offers a chance to guide and mentor other writers while improving documentation processes.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience or BA/BS in related field.
• Minimum 3 years writing/editing in the medical device industry.
• Experience in healthcare or life sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create accessible text and technical microcopy within design files.
• Manage UX strings across products for localization.
• Lead improvements in documentation processes and tools.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Project Management

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Storytelling

Education

BA/BS in Technical Writing

BA/BS in English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Figma

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

PLM (Arena, Polarian)

Job description

Position: Senior Technical Writer – UX Team

Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Technical Writer to support accessibility, localization, and documentation efforts within our UX team. You will manage and create accessibility annotations, UX strings, and technical documentation, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across global locations. Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create accessible text and technical microcopy (e.g., string IDs) within design files.
• Manage UX strings across products to support localization.
• Write clear, concise design/technical documents for regulatory and quality processes.
• Submit and maintain documents in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Lead improvements in documentation processes and tools.
• Guide and mentor other Technical Writers; review and document content decisions.
• Maintain Technical Writing guidelines within UX style standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and UX managers to align content outputs and deadlines.

Requirements:

• BA/BS in Technical Writing, English, or related field, or 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years writing/editing in the medical device industry.
• UX-Focused Technical Writing (MUST HAVE)
• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or diabetes (preferred).
• Strong grasp of medical and technical content.

Skills & Tools:

• Exceptional writing/editing for lay audiences; attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly; strong storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with design tools and UX processes.
• Strong project management, multitasking, and leadership abilities.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office; experience with PLM (Arena, Polarian), Figma, Miro, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet (preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills in agile environments.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Research

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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