Technical Writer

• Research, write, edit, review, proof-read, and publish end-user documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, validity, and clarity of information for digital and/or print production in line with corporate standards for style, branding and quality, legal guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Work with other functions (such as product management, research & development, customized products, regulatory, manufacturing, and project management office) for the timely and cost-effective production of new documents and maintenance of existing documents.
• Fulfil end-user documentation assignments such as production of new technical documentation for new product introductions (NPIs) or updates of existing technical documentation.
• Estimate and schedule the time required to complete assignments and provide regular updates of progress.
• Update appropriate databases and inform appropriate functions of the availability of new and revised documents
• Assist in the definition of development tools and platforms for efficient production and maintenance of end-user documentation and instructions.

• Degree or advanced degree in a suitable biological science or related field with relevant work experience.
• 2+ years of progressively responsible experience in the writing, editing, and production of technical documentation (e.g., software manuals).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability in original technical writing, document organization, document reorganization; experience editing others' work.
• Experience in software documentation desirable.
• Experience of SDL Tridion or other XML based Content Management Systems.
• Proficient in desktop publishing tools for example Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience in HTML/CSS.
• Fluent in English.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, initiative.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team, partnering marketing, product management, and scientific staff.
• Ability to pursue tasks to completion, results oriented. Ability to work on multiple parallel projects and with competing priorities.
• Experience of CAD related tools.
• Experience in video editing is considered a merit.

EdZa Group