Technical Writer Job at Kelly Services in Sunnyvale

**Shift** : M-F, standard working hours

**Location** : Sunnyvale, CA

**Pay** : $50-$60/hr

**12 month contract role**

**Overview** :

The Technical Writer is responsible for writing, editing, formatting, and managing the publication and translation of customer-facing documents for in vitro diagnostic Xpert tests and GeneXpert instrument systems. Document types include Instructions for Use, Quick Reference Instructions, User's Guides, and Getting Started Guides.

This position is part of the Technical Publications Team within Regulatory Affairs New Product Development group, located in Sunnyvale, CA.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Create/edit and publish Instructions for Use (IFUs), Quick Reference Instructions, and abbreviated IFUs for Cepheid's Xpert tests.

+ Create/edit and publish User's Guides, Getting Started Guides, and service manuals for Cepheid's instrument systems.

+ Conduct reviews and peer-reviews for content accuracy, format, and adherence to Cepheid's style guide.

+ Initiate and follow up on document reviews with subject matter experts.

+ Work with third-party translation suppliers to manage document translations and adjust formatting as needed.

+ Coordinate the release of reviewed publications in document control system.

**Requirements:**

+ Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences with a minimum of 5 years of related work experience.

+ Working knowledge of topic-based writing styles, general knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and overall writing skills.

+ Expertise in preparing images for use in documents.

+ Working knowledge of creating and editing XML files using a DITA CCMS, Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Adobe InDesign.

+ Basic understanding of Regulatory Affairs concepts and regulations/guidelines governing the development, documentation, and labeling of in vitro diagnostic products.

**Preferred Requirements:**

+ Experience developing DITA styling for use in online user documents.

+ Experience modifying Cascading Style Sheets to improve output styling.

+ Experience with medical equipment documentation.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center.

Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.