Technical Writer IV

Job Title: Technical Writer IV
Location: Plano, TX – Hybrid (Possibility of being remote) – Local candidates preferred
Period: 04/15/2024 to 09/03/2024 - possibility for extensions depending on business needs and candidate performance
Hours/Week: 40 hours
Rate: $50-$55/hour (Hours over 40 will be paid at Time and a Half)
Contract Type: W-2

Scope of Services:

The Technical Writer IV position is responsible for creating a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and manuals for documentation across various uses. This role may involve coordinating the display of graphics and overseeing the production of documents. The Technical Writer IV should be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures, and will rely on their experience and judgment to plan and achieve goals. They may lead and direct the work of others and are expected to exhibit a wide degree of creativity and latitude in their role.

Role, Responsibilities, and Deliverables:

• Research, write, and edit technical documentation to support new and sustaining product development projects.
• Collaborate with development engineering, marketing, regulatory affairs, clinical, and other relevant departments to gather inputs for Instructions for Use (IFUs).
• Adhere to internal processes and procedures, ensuring consistency and quality in documentation.
• Understand and comply with medical device regulatory requirements related to labeling.
• Coordinate the display of graphics and oversee the production of documents as needed.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline, Communications, Science, English, or equivalent.
• 6+ years of experience as a Technical Writer in the Medical Device or Pharma industry, preferably in a medical or high-technology, biotechnology environment.
• Direct experience writing clinician and/or patient manuals, demonstrating end-user technical writing experience.
• Experience or familiarity with releasing documentation in a Document Control system.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage their own projects effectively.
• Technical aptitude for quickly learning tools to use Content Management Systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Familiarity with programs like Single Sourcing, Re-Use, and Windchill.
• Experience working in a content management system is required.