Job Title: Technical Writer
Location: Carlsbad, CA 92008
Duration: 3+ Months - Contract
Pay Rate: $33.00/ hr W2
Summary:
- As a Technical Writer joining the Manufacturing Sciences team, you will play a key role on a cross-functional team supporting site operations in problem-solving, process implementation, and investigative management.
- Working both independently and collaboratively, you will provide critical support to manufacturing operations by addressing quality issues and contributing to key initiatives, operational agendas, and cross-functional projects.
What You Will Do:
- Prepare investigation reports and root cause analyses in accordance with established quality standards.
- Analyze historical production records and manufacturing documentation to extract relevant data and insights into current processes.
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing personnel to determine optimal document formats and identify appropriate methods, protocols, and best practices to incorporate into procedural instructions.
- Author thorough, accurate, and compliant investigation documentation while maintaining strict adherence to quality documentation standards.
- Utilize internal software systems, including ERP, Enterprise Quality Management Systems, and Document Management Systems, to gather and analyze information for investigations.
- Meet weekly targets for investigation submissions while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering.
Experience:
- Experience reviewing and evaluating manufacturing batch records and related documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Familiarity with Practical Process Improvement (PPI) systems and tools, or equivalent Continuous Improvement/Lean methodologies.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams on projects of varying complexity.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and interdepartmental workflows.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Highly detail-oriented with strong accuracy and precision in documentation.
- Positive, professional attitude and strong collaborative mindset.
- Results-driven and data-focused approach to work.
- Understanding of manufacturing operational flows, including Antibody Purification, Conjugation, and immunoassay QC assays.
- Strong project management and time management skills.
- Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and identify effective solutions.
