Veterans Sourcing Group LLC
Technical Writer
Sunnyvale, CA - Hybrid -
Local to bay area - partially onsite 2 days/ week (can choose whichever days although everyone on team comes in on Thursdays) Duration: 1yr
Technical Writer 2 - backfill for someone they converted Entry - mid level space 2-6 years of experience. Someone who wants to learn and has experience in med device or regulated world 20 people on team right now, 3 supervisors (that is who this person will report to), technical editor and 2 graphic designers Rigorous position with fast moving schedules Work with SMEs- don't need to be a expert in product but will turn into one What is missing on resumes? Content management system (oxygen), med device experience and people are too senior. They don't want someone too senior • Only Locals/Nonlocals can be submitted: Local • Required skills: DITA/Oxygen, Medical device or regulated background, ability to thrive in fast paced environment • Preferred Skills: User Documentation development for end-users
Primary Function of Position Produce accurate, clear, and consistent instructions for use (IFU) for medical device robotic assisted systems and instruments; receive basic instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments; can be mentored by a more experienced writer; apply basic professional concepts and skills; learn and understand company policies and procedures to resolve challenges. Essential Job Duties • Collaborate with cross-functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to research and develop content for instructions for use. • Plan, write, and edit instructions for use for medical device systems, instruments, and software using Adobe FrameMaker or extensible markup language (XML) and Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA). • Follow Good Documentation Practices and change control guidelines for a regulated industry. • Work with Regulatory experts on submission deadlines and requirements. • Complete documentation control steps to release final documentation. This includes Change Orders in the documentation control system. • Conduct validation and verification of technical documentation. • Represent department as back-up team member on product development core teams. • Keep abreast of basic requirements for compliance in own area of work and comply with those requirements. Participate as required in training on regulatory issues affecting own area of work. Escalate regulatory compliance questions/issues to the attention of management. • Participate in training and hands-on demos (in person) to learn the products you are writing about.
Education and Training • Bachelor's degree in technical writing, communications, professional writing, English, or equivalent experience preferred. Certificate in technical writing desirable.
Required Skills and Experience • 2 to 5 years as a writer in a technical or medical device/life science/regulated environment, or equivalent experience preferred. • Verbal communication skills that include responding calmly under pressure and leading content review meetings with multiple SMEs. • Basic knowledge of XML, Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA).
Preferred Skills and Experience • Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, or equivalent, preferred. • Software skills that include troubleshooting simple FrameMaker and XML issues; updating or improving an existing document template; troubleshooting online help software errors with minimal assistance; creating error-free PDF files.
Local to bay area - partially onsite 2 days/ week (can choose whichever days although everyone on team comes in on Thursdays) Duration: 1yr
Technical Writer 2 - backfill for someone they converted Entry - mid level space 2-6 years of experience. Someone who wants to learn and has experience in med device or regulated world 20 people on team right now, 3 supervisors (that is who this person will report to), technical editor and 2 graphic designers Rigorous position with fast moving schedules Work with SMEs- don't need to be a expert in product but will turn into one What is missing on resumes? Content management system (oxygen), med device experience and people are too senior. They don't want someone too senior • Only Locals/Nonlocals can be submitted: Local • Required skills: DITA/Oxygen, Medical device or regulated background, ability to thrive in fast paced environment • Preferred Skills: User Documentation development for end-users
Primary Function of Position Produce accurate, clear, and consistent instructions for use (IFU) for medical device robotic assisted systems and instruments; receive basic instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments; can be mentored by a more experienced writer; apply basic professional concepts and skills; learn and understand company policies and procedures to resolve challenges. Essential Job Duties • Collaborate with cross-functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to research and develop content for instructions for use. • Plan, write, and edit instructions for use for medical device systems, instruments, and software using Adobe FrameMaker or extensible markup language (XML) and Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA). • Follow Good Documentation Practices and change control guidelines for a regulated industry. • Work with Regulatory experts on submission deadlines and requirements. • Complete documentation control steps to release final documentation. This includes Change Orders in the documentation control system. • Conduct validation and verification of technical documentation. • Represent department as back-up team member on product development core teams. • Keep abreast of basic requirements for compliance in own area of work and comply with those requirements. Participate as required in training on regulatory issues affecting own area of work. Escalate regulatory compliance questions/issues to the attention of management. • Participate in training and hands-on demos (in person) to learn the products you are writing about.
Education and Training • Bachelor's degree in technical writing, communications, professional writing, English, or equivalent experience preferred. Certificate in technical writing desirable.
Required Skills and Experience • 2 to 5 years as a writer in a technical or medical device/life science/regulated environment, or equivalent experience preferred. • Verbal communication skills that include responding calmly under pressure and leading content review meetings with multiple SMEs. • Basic knowledge of XML, Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA).
Preferred Skills and Experience • Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, or equivalent, preferred. • Software skills that include troubleshooting simple FrameMaker and XML issues; updating or improving an existing document template; troubleshooting online help software errors with minimal assistance; creating error-free PDF files.