IT - Technical Writer 2

Mindlance

Boston, MA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Adobe FrameMaker, Biology, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Content Development, Desktop Publishing, Documentation, Identify Issues, Medical Equipment, Microsoft Office, Operations Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Publishing Software, Record Keeping, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Status Reports, Team Player, Technical Editing, Technical Writing

LOCATION

Boston, MA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Job Title: Technical Writer
Expected Hours: 40 hours no OT
Potential for extension: Highly unlikely, but based on business needs
Work model: Fully remote, within the US, willing to support CST/EST
Desired Start: ASAP
Overtime: NO
Duration: 6 months
Location: remote
Summary:
The main function of a Technical Writer is to write technical materials, such as equipment materials, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. A typical technical writer is responsible for organizing, editing and maintaining technical records and files.
Job Description:

Experience: 3yrs+ Medical Device Technical Writing and/or IFU content development
Education: Bachelors Degree or higher

Job summary & Essential Duties:

Performs the creation, revision, and approval of documentation and ensuring consistency across assigned area(s).
Translates specialized product needs, customer needs, operational policies and processes, and product use into feasible documentation requirements and recommendations.
Works on projects and deliverables where ingenuity and basic business understanding is required.
Contributes to the project strategy to meet target goals and milestones.
Applies knowledge to a variety of assignments reflecting proficiency in a broad range of industry topics.
works with others toward proper balance of effort vs. timeliness and documentation process improvements and innovations vs. practical business constraints.
Demonstrates systems knowledge/skills, and basic business understanding.
Coordinates work primarily across project team(s), related groups, or within the department.
Communicates proactively and effectively at all levels.
Provides status reports and updates to keep management and stakeholders informed.
Identifies potential issues and communicates appropriately to management and stakeholders.
May be asked to troubleshoot complex problems and engages others in problem-solving strategies to identify practical and effective solutions to complex issues.
Other duties as assigned
Must have Skills
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree required
Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a technical writer (Life sciences)
• Specific experience in IVD/Medical devices required
• Experience in medical device industry, regulations and governance requirements (required)
• Knowledge of MadCap Flare highly desired
• Advanced knowledge of Desktop Publishing tools such as Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe FrameMaker (Required)
Solid documentation and communication skills.
Good grammar and punctuation skills
Nice to haves:
Experience working for a med dev company.
Wrote tech. documentation for a medical device or IVD product
Clear understanding between med devices/IVD
Additional Notes:
Resume not explicitly showing tech writer experience within life sciences
Open to grad/PHD student with limited medical tech. writing experience
Interview Schedule:
2 rounds, 45-60 mins. Potentially 3rd interview based on performance and overall feedback.

EEO:
“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”

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