Technical Writer, Topic Based Authoring

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking two experienced Technical Writers for a one-year 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 Sunnyvale, CA (5 days/week in the office)

Position Title: Technical Writer

Position Type: One year contract

Pay rate: $45-55/ 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 in Life Sciences 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 Kelly® Science & Clinical's expansive network of industry experts and recruiters.

If your qualifications align with the requirements of this role, we invite you to apply and take the next step in your career journey. Rest assured, even if this opportunity isn't the perfect match, your profile will remain within our network, ensuring you're connected to a wealth of future opportunities in the field of science and clinical research.

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 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.

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