Technical Writer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Paid Holidays and PTO

Retirement plans

Corporate bonus program

Life Insurance

Job summary

ATCC Biotechnology in Manassas, VA seeks a Technical Writer to research, organize, write, review, and edit scientific and technical information for documentation across multiple platforms. This onsite role supports ATCC Federal Solutions and requires a biology or life sciences background with experience in scientific documentation.

The position emphasizes consistent, accurate, and compliant documentation, review of literature and data, and support for website content and accessibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in technical writing and editing.
• Experience reviewing scientific literature and data for accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic website maintenance.
• Strong verbal communication and ability to synthesize sources.
• Preferred biology/life sciences background; molecular biology, microbiology background.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and review SOPs, product sheets, and proposals.
• Create manuals, work instructions, protocols, and supporting materials.
• Review scientific literature and data to verify manufacturing specs.
• Ensure documentation meets ISO standards and editorial guidelines.
• Edit existing docs and update procedures as needed.
• Support website maintenance and document accessibility initiatives.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Website maintenance

Data mining

Job description

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 forwebsite 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. 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. Shape the future of science with us.