Job Details
Hello,
My name is Ana, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group. We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Technical Writer for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Downingtown, PA (HYBRID). Details for the position are as follows:
Contract role of 6 months w/ potential to extend. Pay rate is $46/hr. Hybrid schedule - 2-3 days onsite.
Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm.
Job Description:
- We are looking for an experienced Technical Writer who is proficient in the MadCap Flare authoring tool and familiar with microscopy processes. The writer will collaborate with the writing team, software developers, engineers, product managers, testers, and technical support staff to produce and maintain instrument and online software documentation.
- Write and update content to support installation, usage, and maintenance of our life sciences laboratory instruments and software.
- Create single-source content using the MadCap Flare authoring tool to produce deliverables in various print and online formats, including HTML5, CHM, and PDF.
- Adhere to file version control policies to ensure appropriate back-up and archival of drafts in progress and published documentation as well as associated edits and approvals.
- Proactively gather documentation requirements from project teams and stakeholders.
- Attend Team Meetings and Standups to represent documentation, report progress, and gather information.
- Seek and incorporate feedback on drafts.
- Attend product training sessions as needed.
Qualifications: - Experience as a technical writer creating content for hardware and software products, preferably in the life sciences industry.
- Proficient in MadCap Flare or similar single-source authoring tool.
- Excellent writing, editing, and communications skills; strong attention to detail.
- Solid interpersonal and organizational skills. Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of subject matter experts and stakeholders.
- Experience with the following is a plus: Adobe Creative Suite (includingInDesign, Illustrator, PhotoShop), SolidWorks, Bitbucket/SourceTree, FrameMaker.