Technical Writer

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences

Bothell, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Consumer Branding, Contact Management, Content Management Systems (CMS), Detail Oriented, Environmental Work, Knowledge Management, Legal Standards, Maintain Compliance, Medical Equipment, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Tracking, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Remote Team Management, Research & Development (R&D), Style Guide, Technical Writing, Time Management, User Documentation, Windchill PLM Software, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Bothell, WA
POSTED
4 days ago
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Execute the creation of user and service manual delivery, creating well-structured and clear user content per Client's branding guidelines.
  • Write user manual texts based on guidelines and a style guide with direction provided by R&D team inputs.
  • Ensure compliance with international legal standards.
  • Give instructions to and manage external contacts: illustrators, translation agencies, and DTP agencies.
  • Proof PDFs, route revisions, and manage approval deadlines for all instructional asset projects.
  • Revise, proof, and assess all ancillary print and online knowledge management materials for readability.
  • Monitor deadlines, meet business commitments, and ensure quality first-time right delivery.
  • Track projects and maintain status transparency, overseeing multiple projects of various sizes and scope simultaneously.
  • Escalate process delays and other project risks to internal functions when necessary for quick resolution.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 3+ years of experience with component content management systems and a minimum of 2 years of experience implementing brand guidelines for a global medical device manufacturer.
  • Experience working within Windchill and Author-it is required . Demonstrated proficiency with electronic record-keeping systems.
  • Exceptional communicator with proven ability to coordinate with remote teams, as well as global and local stakeholders. Highly detail-oriented and able to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously. Ability to foresee and address problems proactively.
  • Must be able to successfully perform the minimum Physical, Cognitive, and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

About the Company

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Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences