Staff Technical Writer
Staff Technical Writer
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$ 130400 - 165000
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At Cepheid we are passionate about improving health care through fast accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us every moment of every day as we develop scalable groundbreaking solutions to solve the worlds most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team you can make an immediate measurable impact on a global scale within an environment that fosters career growth and development.
Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together were working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the worlds biggest health challenges driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.
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The Staff Technical Writer is responsible for managing the publication and translation of product labeling for Cepheids Xpert tests and GeneXpert instrument systems. The associate will have an opportunity to partner with Regulatory Affairs and collaborate with crossfunctional teams (e.g. Product Transfer R&D Hardware/Software Engineers Clinical) to create edit format and publish primary labeling (e.g. Instructions for Use (IFUs) Quick Reference Instructions (QRIs) Operators Manuals/Users Guide and Getting Started Guides) for Cepheids menu of in vitro diagnostic products.
This is an onsite position within the Technical Publications team structured under Cepheids Regulatory Affairs New Product Development group located in Sunnyvale CA. At Cepheid our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.
In this role you will have the opportunity to:
Lead and manage a functional team and projects to solve complex problems and identify innovative solutions collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) and crossfunctional teams to gather verify and validate technical information ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
Develop edit and publish clear accurate Instructions for Use (IFUs) Quick Reference Instructions and other regulatorycompliant documents for Cepheids Xpert tests.
Manage the endtoend creation of documentation including operators manuals user guides getting started guides and service manuals for Cepheids instrument systems.
Drive quality and consistency by reviewing and peerreviewing publications for content accuracy format and adherence to Cepheids style guide. Monitors and enforces content reuse policies and develops DITA style guides use in online user documents and be able to modify DITA cascading Style sheets.
Coordinate translation requests with external suppliers format posttranslation documents and manage the release of final documentation in Cepheids system.
The essential requirements of the job include:
Bachelors degree in Life Sciences with 8 years of technical writing experience in the biotech industry OR Masters degree in field with 6 years of related work experience
Proficiency in XML/DITA CCMS Adobe FrameMaker Acrobat Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Microsoft Word and ABBYY FineReader; experience developing DITA styling for online documentation.
Strong command of English grammar punctuation and writing with attention to detail accuracy and adherence to policies procedures and style guides.
Experience participating in product development teams creating and updating SOPs and conducting verification and validation of technical publications.
Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to prioritize multitask and work with focused urgency as required by project timelines.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Proficiency in preparing images for technical documentation and have indepth knowledge as a CMS Administrator
Experience in medical equipment writing and familiarity with Agile documentation systems.
Cepheid a Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.
The salary range for this role is $. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together well accelerate the reallife impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
