Senior Technical Writer Job at Danaher Corporation in Sunnyvale

Senior Technical Writer in Sunnyvale, California

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges.

The Senior Technical Writer is responsible for managing the publication and translation of product labeling for Cepheid’s Xpert tests and GeneXpert instrument systems. The associate will partner with Regulatory Affairs and collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Product Transfer, R&D, Hardware/Software Engineers, Clinical) to create, edit, format, and publish primary labeling (e.g., Instructions for Use (IFUs), Quick Reference Instructions (QRIs), Operator’s Manuals/User’s Guide, and Getting Started Guides).

This is an on-site position within the Technical Publications team structured under Cepheid’s Regulatory Affairs – New Product Development group located in Sunnyvale, CA.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

1. Develop, edit, and publish clear, accurate Instructions for Use (IFUs), Quick Reference Instructions, and other regulatory-compliant documents.
2. Manage the end-to-end creation of documentation, including operator’s manuals, user guides, getting started guides, and service manuals.
3. Drive quality and consistency by reviewing and peer-reviewing publications for content accuracy, format, and adherence to Cepheid’s style guide.
4. Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and cross-functional teams to gather, verify, and validate technical information.
5. Coordinate translation requests with external suppliers and manage the release of final documentation.

The essential requirements of the job include:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences with 6+ years of technical writing experience in the biotech industry.
2. Proficiency in XML/DITA CCMS, Adobe FrameMaker, Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Word, and ABBYY FineReader.
3. Strong command of English grammar, punctuation, and writing, with attention to detail.
4. Experience participating in product development teams and conducting verification and validation of technical publications.
5. Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work with focused urgency.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

1. Proficiency in preparing images for technical documentation.
2. Experience in medical equipment writing and familiarity with Agile documentation systems.

Cepheid offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $135,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.