Technical Writer - Contract

Technical Writer
100% Remote but the manager wants candidates located in California.
Duration: 12+ Months

We are looking for an experienced Technical Writer who, working within the product team, generates, and releases regulated end-user and service documentation for diagnostic hardware and software. The documentation includes product manuals, addendums, field service manuals, change tracking, and approvals.

This person develops and designs instructional and informational content to ensure safe, appropriate, and effective use of our products. This position requires concise, grammatically excellent topic-based writing, and also strong communication and organizational skills in working with multiple departments.

The ideal candidate is comfortable writing in a content management system and managing content from draft reviews to final edits, approvals, and release. An eye for detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills is a must. Independent action and initiative are required.

Consults frequently with software developers, engineers, and customer-facing advocates such as technical support and training teams. Works closely with project teams, project management, product managers, other technical documentation representatives, and management to obtain information. Performs necessary support tasks: coordinates with internal customers, ensures regulatory compliance, and obtains approvals.

Job Description:
Wondering what's within Client? Take a closer look.

At first glance, you'll see that for more than 80 years we've been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and healthcare forward. Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. We're building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. Look again and you'll see we are invested in you, providing the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful.

Client is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we're working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges.

The Technical Writer (Analyst II) for Client is responsible for producing high-quality technical documentation deliverables.

This position is part of the DX Technical Publications Team located in Brea, CA, and will be a remote position. At client, our mission is to Relentlessly Reimagine Healthcare, One Diagnosis at a Time.

You will be a part of the DX Technical Publications Team and report to the Technical Publications Manager responsible for Diagnostics system documentation. If you thrive in an amazing, fast paced, interconnected global role and want to work to build a world-class technical documentation organizationread on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Use your technical writing expertise to work with subject matter experts and ensure high-quality, accurate technical documentation
Deliver global product labeling and content
Report to the Technical Publications team in the Diagnostics division
Work independently and in a team setting
Meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Communicate project status and issues to Project and Core Teams, Project Management, Technical Writers, Coordinators, and Management

The essential requirements of the job include:
Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, or related field and 3 years of relevant experience
Excellent writing skills, ensuring quality and technical accuracy of content in compliance with regulatory requirements
Writing in a topic-based authoring system
Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Tool experience with SDL Tridion Docs
Experience using DITA for Technical Documentation
Experience writing for localization

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