Technical Writer (6 Month Contract)

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Technical Writer for a 6-month contract. The role involves creating and managing various instructional documents while ensuring accuracy and adherence to company guidelines. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences and relevant experience in documentation processes and tools like Adobe Suite.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Expertise in preparing images for documentation.
• Basic understanding of regulatory affairs.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and publish IFUs and manuals.
• Conduct reviews and peer-reviews of all publications.
• Manage translations with third-party vendors.

Skills

Proficiency in English grammar and punctuation

Strong writing skills

Experience creating and editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Word

Adobe InDesign

DITA CCMS

Job description

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom provided pay range

This range is provided by Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$45.00/hr - $47.00/hr

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Scientific & Clinical Recruiter at Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom

Kelly Science is seeking a Technical Writer for a 6-month contract with a growing company located in Sunnyvale, CA.

Pay Rate: $45-47/hour

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Employment Type: 6-month contract

Job Duties include:

• Create, edit, and publish IFUs, Quick Reference Instructions, and abbreviated IFUs for our clients’ tests.
• Develop User’s Guides, Getting Started Guides, and service manuals for our client’s instrument systems.
• Conduct reviews and peer-reviews of all publications to ensure content accuracy, formatting, and adherence to internal style guide.
• Initiate and follow up on document reviews with subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Manage translations with third-party vendors and adjust formatting of translated documents if required.
• Coordinate the release of reviewed publications with the internal document control system.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences with at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience creating and editing XML files using a Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA) Component Content Management System (CCMS), Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Adobe InDesign.
• Basic understanding of regulatory affairs concepts, guidelines, and regulations governing the development, documentation, and labeling of in vitro diagnostic products.
• Expertise in preparing images for use in documentation.
• Proficiency in English grammar and punctuation, along with strong overall writing skills.

Interested? Please apply today for immediate consideration!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Science

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