Technical Writer, DITA XML Authoring

$93,600 - $114,400/Yr

Kelly Services - Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Sunnyvale, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Technical Writer will be responsible for creating, editing, and managing the publication of customer-facing documents for in vitro diagnostic tests and instrument systems. This role involves translating complex scientific information into clear and concise documentation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal style guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and publish Instructions for Use (IFUs), Quick Reference Instructions, and abbreviated IFUs for diagnostic tests.
• Develop User's Guides, Getting Started Guides, and service manuals for instrument systems.
• Conduct reviews and peer-reviews of all publications to ensure content accuracy and formatting.
• Initiate and follow up on document reviews with subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Manage translations with third-party vendors and adjust formatting of translated documents as needed.
• Coordinate the release of reviewed publications with the internal document control system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of topic-based writing styles.
• Expertise in preparing images for documentation.
• Proficiency in English grammar and punctuation.
• Experience creating and editing XML files using DITA CCMS, Adobe FrameMaker, and other relevant software.
• Basic understanding of regulatory affairs concepts and guidelines.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience developing DITA styling for online user documents.
• Capability to modify Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for better output styling.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid sick time