Technical Writer II

Randstad Life Sciences US; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Life Sciences is seeking an experienced Technical Writer for a contract position in Swiftwater, PA. The successful candidate will manage documentation through Veeva Vault, ensuring compliance with GxP standards. This role requires strong writing and communication skills, with an emphasis on collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan

Short-term disability

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of technical writing experience in a regulated environment.
• Experience with Veeva Vault and GxP standards is essential.
• Strong communication skills with proficiency in MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Author and edit technical documentation for compliance with GxP.
• Manage document workflows using Veeva Vault.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to incorporate stakeholder feedback.

Skills

SOP

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Veeva Vault

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Technical Writer to step into a dynamic and highly collaborative manufacturing/quality environment. You'll play a critical role in supporting documentation needs across technical and compliance teams-authoring, editing, and managing controlled documents using industry tools like Veeva Vault within a GxP-regulated setting. If you thrive on detail, process precision, and contributing to high-impact deliverables, this role is designed for you.

Ideal candidates bring 3-6 years of industry experience and are confident navigating SOPs, change control documentation, and quality records with speed and accuracy. This position offers the chance to work cross-functionally, build strong internal relationships, and make meaningful contributions in a fast-paced, regulated environment where your writing expertise directly supports product integrity and operational excellence.

Location: Swiftwater, Pennsylvania

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $50.00 - 51.65 per hour

Work Hours: 9 to 5

Education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Author, edit, and update technical documentation including SOPs, guidelines, validation master plans, and other quality-related documents to ensure compliance with GxP and regulatory standards.
• Manage document workflows in Veeva Vault, including template use, review cycles, approvals, and status tracking.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with quality, manufacturing, and support teams to gather technical input and incorporate stakeholder feedback into controlled documents.
• Review and revise existing documentation, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to current templates and regulatory requirements.
• Support change control activities, including the documentation and tracking of procedural updates.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned documentation tasks, proactively communicating workflow status and potential bottlenecks to management.
• Participate in document audits or reviews, ensuring proper formatting, clarity, and alignment with company and industry standards.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Must be local to the Swiftwater, PA area and able to work 100% onsite Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. No current or future sponsorship will be provided.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3-6 years of technical writing experience in a regulated manufacturing or quality environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with Veeva Vault for documentation workflows.
• Strong understanding of GxP standards and ability to create and maintain compliant documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience editing and formatting controlled documents such as SOPs, validation plans, and quality manuals.
• Familiarity with change control processes in a pharmaceutical or life sciences setting.
• Previous experience working in a Content Management System (CMS) and navigating regulatory documentation templates.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Skills: SOP, MS-WORD, MS-EXCEL, MS-Powerpoint

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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