Senior Technical Writer

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.

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The Senior Technical Writer is responsible for managing the publication and translation of product labeling for Cepheid’s Xpert tests and GeneXpert instrument systems. The associate will have an opportunity to partner with Regulatory Affairs and collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Product Transfer, R&D, Hardware/Software Engineers, Clinical) to create, edit, format, and publish primary labeling (e.g., Instructions for Use (IFUs), Quick Reference Instructions (QRIs), Operator’s Manuals/User’s Guide, and Getting Started Guides) for Cepheid’s menu of in vitro diagnostic products.

This is an on-site position within the Technical Publications team structured under Cepheid’s Regulatory Affairs – New Product Development group located in Sunnyvale, CA. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop, edit, and publish clear, accurate Instructions for Use (IFUs), Quick Reference Instructions, and other regulatory-compliant documents for Cepheid’s Xpert tests.

• Manage the end-to-end creation of documentation, including operator’s manuals, user guides, getting started guides, and service manuals for Cepheid’s instrument systems.

• Drive quality and consistency by reviewing and peer-reviewing publications for content accuracy, format, and adherence to Cepheid’s style guide.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and cross-functional teams to gather, verify, and validate technical information, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.

• Coordinate translation requests with external suppliers, format post-translation documents, and manage the release of final documentation in Cepheid’s system.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences with 6+ years of technical writing experience in the biotech industry.

• Proficiency in XML/DITA CCMS, Adobe FrameMaker, Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Word, and ABBYY FineReader; experience developing DITA styling for online documentation.

• Strong command of English grammar, punctuation, and writing, with attention to detail, accuracy, and adherence to policies, procedures, and style guides.

• Experience participating in product development teams, creating and updating SOPs, and conducting verification and validation of technical publications.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work with focused urgency as required by project timelines.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Proficiency in preparing images for technical documentation and modifying CSS for enhanced output styling.

• Experience in medical equipment writing and familiarity with Agile documentation systems.

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Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $135,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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