PerkinElmer · 2 months ago
Senior Technical Content Designer
Shelton, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelPerkinElmer is a global analytical services and solutions provider seeking a visionary technical communicator. The role focuses on developing intuitive, web-based help content that empowers users to effectively utilize laboratory instrument systems.
HardwareHealth Care
Responsibilities
Design and develop intuitive technical content for web-based, customer-facing help which enables customers to effectively use our portfolio of laboratory instrument systems, applying strong UI/UX design principles
Apply processes for modular, single-sourced content creation, leveraging MadCap Flare authoring environment
Design content based on user learning principles, ensuring information is easily accessible, intuitive, and highly effective for the target audience
Create new, high-quality technical content which targets multiple user personas, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and completeness
Ensure the help product adheres to established brand guidelines, style guides, and internal standards
Leverage user feedback for continuous improvement, leading analytical and iterative content development cycles
Collaborate with global cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication and coordination directly in step with the product development lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required in Technical Communication or a science/engineering related discipline
Demonstrated proficiency in HTML and XML authoring, with a strong understanding of modular content and single-sourcing methodologies
Mid to expert level experience using MadCap Flare and its suite of products
Ability to integrate and optimize the use of AI within technical communication workflows
Strong UI/UX design principles with an emphasis on creating intuitive, engaging, and accessible user experiences
Familiarity with embedding multimedia into web-based help content
Experience implementing meta tags and structured content focused on providing key information to an AI chatbot
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively in a global, fast-paced environment
Exceptional time management and organization skills with proficiency managing and tracking projects using Jira
Highly detail oriented with excellent problem solving and communication skills
Native level fluency in written and spoken English
Preferred
A forward-thinking mindset with a desire to move beyond conventional technical writing and embrace web-based, interactive solutions
A strong portfolio showcasing examples of intuitive web-based help content, UI/UX design for documentation, and responsive problem solving through content
Experience working within a scientific or engineering domain, particularly with spectroscopy and chromatography analytical laboratory instrumentation, is highly preferred
Company
PerkinElmer
PerkinElmer focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment.
Founded in 1931
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2022-08-01Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Frank A. Wilson
SVP & CFO
Joel S. Goldberg
SVP & General Counsel & Secretary
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