Technical Writer: Medical Diagnostics & Instrumentation

Abbott; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Molecular in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Technical Writer to develop service manuals, advisories, bulletins, and troubleshooting guides for diagnostic instruments. You will collaborate with engineers and scientists to craft clear, precise technical content and ensure compliance with quality systems.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, strong communication, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Engineering, English, Journalism, or similar.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exacting attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Creates technical documents such as service manuals, advisories, bulletins, and troubleshooting guides for diagnostic/non-diagnostic instruments.
• Coordinate with writers, engineers, scientists, and product managers to develop technical content.
• Assist in document format and layout, embedding graphs, charts, and tables clearly.
• Ensure data is presented clearly, completely, accurately, and concisely.
• Maintain Abbott Molecular documentation systems and databases.
• Explain data in a manner aligned with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strong written communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

R&D/Technical writing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Engineering, English, Journalism, or similar

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

Adobe Creative Suite

Windows

Job description

Abbott Molecular in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Technical Writer to develop service manuals, advisories, bulletins, and troubleshooting guides for diagnostic instruments. You will collaborate with engineers and scientists to craft clear, precise technical content and ensure compliance with quality systems.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, strong communication, and meticulous attention to detail.