Senior Technical Writer — Regulated Medical Devices

Abbott Laboratories; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in the United States is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to create and modify technical documents for instruments, automation, SOPs, and training materials. You will partner with engineers and scientists to ensure accuracy and clarity, and lead documentation projects to meet regulatory and user needs.

You will mentor other writers, manage project schedules, and develop visuals to support text.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Engineering, Technical Communications, or related field.
• 7+ years of technical writing experience in engineering/biotech.
• 3+ years in a regulated document control environment.
• 2+ years in equipment/hardware technical writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify technical documents for instruments and automation, SOPs, protocols, and training.
• Lead documentation projects to meet regulatory and user needs.
• Mentor and review documents for other writers.
• Develop educational materials and host workshops across Abbott Cancer Diagnostics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional SMEs to understand product and audience needs.
• Write clearly and present information with supporting graphics.

Skills

Technical writing

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Engineering, Technical Communications, or related field

GED with 4 years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in the United States is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to create and modify technical documents for instruments, automation, SOPs, and training materials. You will partner with engineers and scientists to ensure accuracy and clarity, and lead documentation projects to meet regulatory and user needs.

You will mentor other writers, manage project schedules, and develop visuals to support text.