Cayman Chemical · 3 weeks ago
Scientific Technical Writer - Hybrid
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCayman Chemical Company, headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, supplies scientists worldwide with essential resources for advancing human and animal health. They are seeking a Scientific Technical Writer to create and proofread product descriptions, collaborate with other departments, and improve technical writing workflows.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife Science
Responsibilities
Write accurate, concise product descriptions using company style guides, progressing through increasing levels of complexity from biochemicals to antibodies and proteins to assay kits
Proofread product descriptions for scientific accuracy, grammar, and formatting, and provide feedback to authors
Communicate with staff in other departments to update and create product insert templates
Assign product classifications to large collections of products based on type or research area
Write background content and proofread assay kit booklets according to Cayman guidelines
Assist in the onboarding and training of new full-time technical writers
Represent the technical writing group on cross-functional teams
Identify inefficiencies within technical writing workflows and propose practical improvements
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline, such as biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, immunology, biology, or a related field
Two years of experience in scientific or technical writing preferred
Strong background knowledge in receptor pharmacology and familiarity with structure-activity relationship (SAR) approaches
Ability to perform targeted scientific literature reviews to quickly identify the primary activity and mechanism of action of biochemicals
Strong attention to detail in scientific writing, data verification, and document formatting
Ability to prioritize tasks across writing, proofreading, and other projects
Ability to work independently in a remote or on-site environment
Demonstrate Cayman's Core Values – Integrity, Collaboration, People, Learning, and Excellence
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Generous paid time-off (4 weeks) for vacations, sick and/or personal reasons
Over 10 paid holidays per year, including the week of 12/24 through 1/1
401(k) plan
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Debt Payment Program
Life and disability insurance plans
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care (FSA)
Fun employee events all year long
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Casual dress
Onsite Gym Facility
Company
Cayman Chemical
Cayman Chemical is a biotechnology firm that provides assay kits, antibodies, proteins, biochemicals, and contract services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.5M2019-04-25Grant· $1.5M
Leadership Team
Kirk Maxey
President and CEO
Jessica Williams, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2025-12-12
Precedence Research
2025-10-20
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