Technical Writer

BioSpace; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Bonus program

Job summary

ATCC is seeking a Technical Writer for an onsite role in Manassas, VA. The writer will research, organize, write, review, and edit scientific information for documentation across multiple platforms, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance in a science-focused environment.

The role involves creating SOPs, product information sheets, manuals, and web content, reviewing literature and data, and supporting accessibility initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience, or equivalent experience.
• Technical writing and editing experience.
• Experience reviewing scientific literature and technical data.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain quality and compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and website maintenance basics.
• Strong verbal communication and ability to integrate information from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Technical Documentation Development: Develop, write, edit, and review reports, SOPs, product information sheets, proposals, and related technical documentation.
• Content Creation: Create manuals, work instructions, protocols, and supporting materials.
• Scientific Research & Review: Review literature and data to authenticate manufacturing specifications and support accuracy.
• Documentation Quality & Compliance: Ensure documentation meets editorial specs, quality standards, and ISO requirements.
• Document Revision & Maintenance: Edit existing documentation and rewrite procedures as directed.
• Website & Project Support: Support website maintenance and accessibility efforts within timelines.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Scientific documentation

Content management

MS Office

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Job description

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 Requirement: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience, or equivalent experience (Master's degree and 0 years, or HS Diploma and 6 years).
• 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. 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.