Technical Writer (User Documentation)

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Job Description

• Create technical end-user documentation to support products related to genetic analysis, biomarker discovery, predictive genomics, reproductive health, pathogen detection, disease-specific solutions, forensics, and human identification
• Assemble information from research scientists, product managers, hardware and software engineers, regulatory analysts, and other business team members.
• Collaborate with a fun and agile team to continuously move projects along tight timelines.
• Participate in sprint planning, setup, and retrospectives.
• Organize content into topics and publications following DITA standards and department information models.
• Estimate and schedule large documentation projects.
• Actively solicit input from product teams and participate in project team meetings.
• Manage multiple writing projects simultaneously.
• Learn and use an XML-based authoring tool and content management system. You may also work with additional authoring tools as needed.
• Follow all process, style, and brand guidelines.
• Lead special projects in the department as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in science. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

• Writing experience in a scientific environment or the life sciences industry.
• Experience leading multiple projects or work streams and setting schedules and priorities.
• Experience with topic-based authoring using DITA preferred.
• Experience with XML authoring tools preferred.
• Experience with HTML and CSS markup languages a plus.

• Able to write clearly, concisely, accurately, and quickly.
• Able to organize information logically and think critically.
• Deep understanding of technical/scientific content.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Keen attention to detail and high regard for quality.
• Adept at learning new processes and software tools.
• Knowledge of relevant style guides.
• Expertise in Component Content Management Systems and XML or HTML is desirable.

• The innovative environment of the rapidly growing international company. Energetic, diverse and highly motivated team;
• Hard-working, driven and supportive working culture and outstanding development possibilities to increase your potential;
• Opportunity to contribute to global organization and work with experts;
• Personal and professional career opportunities in the field of high technology;
• The possibility to go to/from work by free bus, 70% compensated lunch in the company canteen, we serve coffee/tea;
• An incentive package of additional benefits (annual bonus for results, accident insurance, health insurance).

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