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Technical Writer

Science & Technology Research Foundation, Inc., Amherst, NY, United States


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Technical Writer 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1191

Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $52,000.00 Annually

Description:

The Technical Writer is responsible for preparing and maintaining documentation, including policies, procedures, work instructions, and any other relevant materials, for one or more department(s) or project(s).

Major duties and responsibilities:

Creates and revises documentation at the request of department managers with support

Manages the document review process and other document-related assets, such as related forms or attachments; maintains document inventory

Works with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure content accuracy and completeness

Versions and updates documents in the relevant document repository, Content Management System (CMS), and Learning Management System (LMS), and formally retires obsolete documents

Prepares meeting agendas and records committee meeting minutes

Participates in the Frontier Science Technical Writers Group

Serves as a sub-administrator for FS Learning Management System; manages scheduling, enrollment, and attendance of training sessions in the LMS; manages Group membership

Provides training on topics related to Technical Writing, or department topics

May serve as an administrator for project electronic Trial Master File

May work in the software development lifecycle for the purpose of maintaining program specifications, or writing end-user documentation

Assists as necessary in vendor and project audits

Other duties, as needed

Reports to:

Director of Education and Training

Controls over position:

Work is assigned by organizational, project, and training and technical writing needs.

Required qualifications:

0-1 years of previous technical writing or related experience

Excellent writing skills and the ability to perform business writing tasks using proper English grammar

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

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