Technical Writer

Katalyst CRO; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking a skilled technical writer to create user and service manuals that align with branding guidelines for a global medical device environment. You will produce clear, structured content that supports regulatory and quality standards.

You will coordinate with R&D, illustrators, translators and DTP teams, proof PDFs, manage revisions and deadlines, and ensure readability and consistency across Windchill and Author-it content management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years with component content management systems and 2+ years implementing brand guidelines for a global medical device manufacturer.
• Experience with Windchill and Author-it; proficiency with electronic records systems.
• Exceptional communicator with ability to coordinate with remote teams and stakeholders.
• Highly detail-oriented and able to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to meet minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental requirements with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Execute the creation of user and service manuals per branding guidelines.
• Write user manual texts based on guidelines and a style guide with input from R&D team.
• Ensure compliance with international legal standards.
• Coordinate with illustrators, translation agencies, and DTP agencies.
• Proof PDFs, route revisions, and manage approval deadlines for instructional assets.
• Revise and assess all ancillary print and online knowledge materials for readability.
• Monitor deadlines, meet business commitments, and ensure quality first-time delivery.
• Track projects and maintain status transparency across multiple projects.
• Escalate delays and risks to internal teams for quick resolution.

Skills

Content management systems

Brand guideline implementation

Windchill

Author-it

Remote coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Windchill

Author-it

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Execute the creation of user and service manual delivery, creating well-structured and clear user content per Client's branding guidelines.
• Write user manual texts based on guidelines and a style guide with direction provided by R&D team inputs.
• Ensure compliance with international legal standards.
• Give instructions to and manage external contacts: illustrators, translation agencies, and DTP agencies.
• Proof PDFs, route revisions, and manage approval deadlines for all instructional asset projects.
• Revise, proof, and assess all ancillary print and online knowledge management materials for readability.
• Monitor deadlines, meet business commitments, and ensure quality first-time right delivery.
• Track projects and maintain status transparency, overseeing multiple projects of various sizes and scope simultaneously.
• Escalate process delays and other project risks to internal functions when necessary for quick resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of experience with component content management systems and a minimum of 2 years of experience implementing brand guidelines for a global medical device manufacturer.
• Experience working within Windchill and Author-it is required . Demonstrated proficiency with electronic record-keeping systems.
• Exceptional communicator with proven ability to coordinate with remote teams, as well as global and local stakeholders. Highly detail-oriented and able to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously. Ability to foresee and address problems proactively.
• Must be able to successfully perform the minimum Physical, Cognitive, and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.