Technical Writer – Contract
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Senior Technical Writer – Hardware
10x Genomics
contract
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Pleasanton • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Understand and acquire product-specific information from subject matter experts and draft detailed instrument-related documents, including service and maintenance documents, using MadCap Flare and Adobe InDesign.
- Collaborate with technical illustrators to help develop documentation visuals.
- Own document creation from inception to completion, including revisions.
- Process and release final documents using a documentation change control system.
- Adhere to policies, procedures, style guides, and quality documents.
- Contribute towards defining better processes and infrastructure for efficient content generation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering sciences, bioengineering, technical/scientific communications, or related discipline.
- 3+ years technical writing experience in hardware, biotechnology-related hardware, or medical device/instrument environment, including documentation for a highly technical audience like engineers and scientists.
- Understanding of fundamental engineering, mechanical, and electrical concepts in instruments/devices required.
- Analytical ability to grasp and effectively communicate complex and in-depth scientific and engineering concepts.
- A passion for learning about innovations in science and technology is essential.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deliverables and feedback for multiple projects under tight deadlines, set priorities, and manage time effectively.
- A fast learner with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly proficient in English with excellent grammar and editorial skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Expert skill level using current versions of standard authoring tools, including MadCap Flare and Adobe InDesign.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, or equivalent is desirable
Benefits
- Hybrid opportunity requiring 3 days onsite
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
technical writingdocumentation change controlengineering conceptsmechanical conceptselectrical conceptsanalytical abilitycontent generation
Soft skills
organizational skillstime managementability to thrive in fast-paced environmentstrong communication skillspassion for learning
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering sciencesBachelor’s degree in bioengineeringBachelor’s degree in technical/scientific communications
