Technical Writer

ATCC; Innovation (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Corporate bonus

Job summary

ATCC is seeking a Technical Writer for an onsite role in Manassas, VA. The position supports ATCC Federal Solutions by researching, organizing, writing, reviewing, and editing scientific and technical information for documentation across platforms.

Ideal candidates have a biology or life sciences background and experience with scientific documentation management. Responsibilities include developing SOPs, manuals, protocols, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and accessibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years' experience.
• Technical writing and editing experience.
• Experience reviewing scientific literature and data to support documentation accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain documentation quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general computer skills for website maintenance and data mining.
• Good verbal communication skills and ability to integrate information from multiple sources.
• Preferred: Biology, life sciences, or scientific background supporting technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and review reports, SOPs, product information sheets, proposals, and related technical documentation.
• Create instructional, descriptive, reference, and informational documentation including manuals, work instructions, protocols, and supporting materials.
• Review scientific literature and data to authenticate documented manufacturing specifications and support technical content accuracy.
• Integrate information from multiple sources into a consistent style and language while ensuring documentation meets quality standards and ISO requirements.
• Edit existing documentation and rewrite procedures, specifications, and forms as directed.
• Support website maintenance activities and assist with document accessibility efforts.

Skills

Technical Writing

Editing

Content Management

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technical Writer

• Role Type: onsite
• Category: ATCC Federal Solutions
• Job ID: 2026-4118
• Job Locations: US-VA-Manassas
• Scientific Background: Bacteriology, Biochemistry, Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Mycology, Protistology, Virology

Overview

Ready to shape the future of science and global health? A global nonprofit that provides trusted biological materials for science and health, ATCC is hiring a Technical Writer. This onsite position in Manassas, VA supports ATCC Federal Solutions by researching, organizing, writing, reviewing, and editing scientific and technical information for use in documentation across multiple platforms. Working in a science-focused environment, the Technical Writer helps create consistent, accurate, and compliant documentation, reviews scientific literature and data, and supports website content and document accessibility initiatives.

Seeking a Technical Writer, ideally with a biology or life sciences background and experience supporting scientific documentation and technical content management. Background in molecular biology, microbiology, or bacteriology highly preferred. Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials.

Responsibilities

• Technical Documentation Development: Develop, write, edit, and review reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), product information sheets, proposals, and related technical documentation.
• Content Creation: Create instructional, descriptive, reference, and informational documentation including manuals, work instructions, protocols, and supporting materials.
• Scientific Research & Review: Review scientific literature and data to authenticate documented manufacturing specifications and support technical content accuracy.
• Documentation Quality & Compliance: Integrate information from multiple sources into a consistent style and language while ensuring documentation meets editorial specifications, quality standards, format requirements, and ISO certification standards.
• Document Revision & Maintenance: Edit existing documentation and collaborate with initiators to rewrite, clarify, or reconstruct procedures, specifications, and forms as directed.
• Website & Project Support: Support website maintenance activities, add information to web detail pages, assist with document accessibility efforts, and adhere to project scope and timelines.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years' experience or equivalent experience.
• Technical writing and editing experience.
• Experience reviewing scientific literature and technical data to support documentation accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain documentation quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general computer skills required for website maintenance and data mining.
• Good verbal communication skills and ability to integrate information from multiple sources into a uniform style and language.
• Preferred: Biology, life sciences, or scientific background supporting technical and scientific documentation.
• Preferred: Background in molecular biology, microbiology, or bacteriology.

Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $68,000 to $75,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program.

We Invest in You

• Health & Wellness:
  • Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, and paid parental leave
  • Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO
  • Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as legal services, pet insurance and additional supplemental coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling
• Financial security:
  • 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans
  • Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards
  • Corporate bonus program
• Mission Focused:
  • Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research
  • We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives
  • Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility

Join ATCC, where we fuel your success, well-being, and development. We're a mission-focused non-profit Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating a century of supporting global public health. Shape the future of science with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.