Kelly Services
Technical Writer - DITA Job at Kelly Services in Sunnyvale
Kelly Services, Sunnyvale, CA, United States, 94085
Job details
Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking multiple experience Technical Writers for a 12-month contract opportunity with a leading molecular diagnostics company at their headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA. If you are driven by the prospect of translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible advancements and are poised to advance your career, join us as we pioneer progress in the biotechnology realm.
Workplace: Onsite in Santa Clara, CA.
Position Title: Technical Writer, Topic Based Writing
Position Type: 12-month contract
Pay rate: $45-57/ hour.
Company: Kelly® Science & Clinical
Overview
The Technical Writer will be responsible for writing, editing, formatting, managing the publication, and overseeing the translation of customer-facing documents for our client's in vitro diagnostic tests and instrument systems. Document types include Instructions for Use (IFUs), Quick Reference Instructions, User's Guides, and Getting Started Guides.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred
Why Join Us:
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Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking multiple experience Technical Writers for a 12-month contract opportunity with a leading molecular diagnostics company at their headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA. If you are driven by the prospect of translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible advancements and are poised to advance your career, join us as we pioneer progress in the biotechnology realm.
Workplace: Onsite in Santa Clara, CA.
Position Title: Technical Writer, Topic Based Writing
Position Type: 12-month contract
Pay rate: $45-57/ hour.
Company: Kelly® Science & Clinical
Overview
The Technical Writer will be responsible for writing, editing, formatting, managing the publication, and overseeing the translation of customer-facing documents for our client's in vitro diagnostic tests and instrument systems. Document types include Instructions for Use (IFUs), Quick Reference Instructions, User's Guides, and Getting Started Guides.
Responsibilities
- 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 internal document control system.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Working knowledge of topic-based writing styles.
- Expertise in preparing images for use in documentation.
- Proficiency in English grammar and punctuation, along with strong overall writing skills.
- 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.
- Strong verbal communication skills for effective teamwork.
- Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage workload efficiently.
- Capacity to maintain a sense of urgency when required by specific events.
Preferred
- Experience developing DITA styling for online user documents.
- Capability to modify Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for better output styling.
- Experience in medical equipment writing
Why Join Us:
- Competitive compensation package and potential for permanent placement following the temporary period.
- Opportunity to work at the forefront of biotechnology innovation in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
- Access to ongoing career development and networking opportunities through
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