Technical Writer

ViewRay Systems, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A leading medical technology firm in Cleveland, OH, is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to create and maintain user manuals and assist with documentation for radiation therapy systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in FDA-regulated environments and proficiency in electronic publishing tools such as Adobe FrameMaker and InDesign. This full-time position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in FDA-regulated medical device and software environments.
• Experience in communicating complex technical information to varied audiences.
• Proficiency with electronic publishing tools like Adobe FrameMaker.
• Coursework in Technical Writing or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently to develop content.
• Strong information-seeking and project objective alignment skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical material.
• Excellent proofreading, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain user manuals for radiation therapy systems.
• Manage the localization process of manuals and software interfaces.
• Assist in developing formal documentation for Product Development.
• Collaborate with Engineering to source material and stay informed on products.
• Coordinate user validation with Marketing for clear product labeling.
• Work with Technical Documentation Coordinator to format and store documents.
• Assist Regulatory Affairs/QA with 510(k) submissions per FDA guidelines.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication of complex information

Electronic publishing proficiency

Ability to work independently

Excellent proofreading skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Coursework in Technical Writing

5+ years in FDA-regulated environments

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

ViewRay Systems, Inc. is a private technology company seeking to provide the global radiation therapy community with advanced medical instruments incorporating the highest level of technology possible. Our belief is that only significant technological innovation can enable society to conquer disease. Our mission is to dare to change the paradigms of medicine and solve “impossible” technical problems to enable clinicians to effect a cure to save precious human lives, mitigate pain and suffering, and enhance quality of life. Our vision is to become the world’s leader in producing highly effective innovative technology to cure cancer.

ViewRay Systems designs, manufactures, and markets the MRIdian A3i® radiation therapy system to treat cancer patients with the smallest radiation therapy margins availablei with the highest patient throughput demonstrated for the most complicated casesii The system treats by aligning the sharpest radiation therapy beam on the market to diagnostic quality magnetic resonance images (MRIs) of the patient, adapts the treatment plan to the reality of the patient, and then uses the real-time MRIs to control the beam and record real-time doses delivered to the patient.

Job Description

ViewRay Systems, Inc. is looking for a Technical Writer that shares our passion for conquering cancer and help us support radiation therapy systems worldwide. The ideal candidate shares enthusiasm for engaging in the best business practices while improving cancer therapy. You will be assisting with radiation therapy user manuals & documentation.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains manuals detailing Usage, Installation, Operation, Quality Assurance, Servicing, and other topics.
• Manages the translation/localization process of manuals and software interfaces.
• Understand validation and design change control; assist the Product Development team in completing related formal documentation.
• Work cross-functionally within the Engineering teams to acquire source material and to stay knowledgeable about products and procedures.
• Coordinate user validation with Marketing to ensure product labeling is clear and accurate.
• Work with Technical Documentation Coordinator to manage, format, and store documents.
• Work with the Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance team to assemble 510(k) submissions according to FDA guidelines.
• Other tasks assigned by company management.

Education, Experience, Skills

• 5+ years in FDA-regulated, medical device, software development, and manufacturing environments required.
• Experience communicating complex information to an array of audiences, both internal and external.
• Proficiency with electronic publishing and creative applications, particularly Adobe FrameMaker, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop; comfort with Microsoft Office products.
• Coursework in Technical Writing or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently to develop content.
• Strong ability to seek information based on initial direction and on project objectives.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical material.
• Ability to take constructive criticisms and guidance.
• Excellent proofreading, English grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills.
• Highly organized, able to handle multiple tasks at the same time.
• Familiarity with localization of content.

Personal Interactions

• Creative, flexible, and collaborative in approach to technical problem solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, at a variety of technical levels.
• Ability to work effectively as part of the diverse team including physicists, scientists, and engineers in a fast-paced environment and with multiple projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person in Cleveland, OH: Relocate before starting work

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Paid time off

ViewRay Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected disabled or Vietnam Era Veteran, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Reference: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/fullarticle/2800541

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing