Comrise ยท 11 hours ago
Technical Writer, R&D
Redmond, WA
Contract
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$40/hr - $43/hr
2+ years expComrise is seeking a versatile and detail-oriented professional to support their team in content development and labeling initiatives. The role involves creating, updating, and maintaining product documentation and coordinating translation packets for localization efforts in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Angelyn Garcia
Responsibilities
Produce clear, concise, and understandable technical documentation that meets the needs of different user groups, from general users to healthcare professionals
Actively participate in new product development and sustaining product meetings to provide insights on best quality outcomes for instructional material strategies and resolve related challenges
Oversee and provide recommendations for the development of formats and guidelines for documentation
Ensure effective planning and management of timelines for all aspects of technical documents
Collaborate extensively with all key cross-departmental teams to finalize inputs for changes to product content
Work effectively and efficiently in a high production environment and deftly switch between projects as priorities shift
Develop, write, edit, and revise product documentation including Operating Instructions, Technical Manuals, Setup Guides, and Instructions for Use (IFUs) that provide instructions and information detailing user/patient safety, product features, procedures for handling, maintenance, etc
Organize content and complete writing assignments according to established guidelines for order, content, clarity, conciseness, format, style, and terminology
Conceptualize graphical elements (tables, charts, illustrations, etc.) that support instructional information
Collaborate with label/marking designers to align labeling and product documentation content
Assist with product label updates using Adobe Illustrator
Support translation efforts to enable global product reach
Utilize change management systems for product deliverable releases/updates
Help establish standardized text, glossaries and nomenclature, style guides and templates, and structure of instructional information
Initiate and/or support continuous improvement initiatives within the functional area
Provide and support cross-training of team members through guidance, feedback, and knowledge sharing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in engineering, technical writing, business, or related discipline with a strong emphasis on communication skills
Minimum 2+ years of technical writing experience
DITA or XML experience is required
InDesign and Illustrator experience
Has experience with writing manuals and IFUs
Knowledge or exposure to translations is very helpful
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Preferred
Experience with product label design and updates preferred
Experience with Jira and Windchill is a plus
Working knowledge of FDA and MDR labeling requirements preferred
Knowledge of printing and graphic reproduction practices preferred
Knowledge of XML authoring tools and XML publishing using CSS preferred
Knowledge of a variety of writing formats including print, web, and multimedia desired
Company
Comrise
Headquartered in New Jersey since 1984, Comrise is a staffing, consulting and enhanced search technology company.
Founded in 1984Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, US
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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