Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a
Technical Writer with a multinational science and technology company in Brea, CA. This is a 12-month contract with a potential for extension.
Pay: $31.00 - $41.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.
Description:
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.
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
Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com
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