Technical Writer I Job

TECHNICAL WRITER I needed for a CONTRACT HIRE opportunity with Yoh's client located in EMERYVILLE, CA.

THE BIG PICTURE - TOP SKILLS YOU SHOULD POSSESS:

- Recent experience, at an Intermediate level, with Adobe FrameMaker newer than version 8 required
- Experience in a regulated environment or demonstrated ability or expressed willingness to work well in a highly structured environment
- One year of experience writing and editing user software instructions
- Proficient in FrameMaker, Illustrator, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent editorial skills
- Ability to learn new concepts quickly
- Comfortable with shifting priorities and schedules
- Must be a self-starter, have good interpersonal skills, and effective communication skills, both verbal and written

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

- Edit and/or write software, instrument, and assay instructions for use using FrameMaker, within established formats and guidelines
- Design and edit product labels using Illustrator
- Coordinate closely with project teams to determine project and document requirements
- Conduct interviews with subject matter experts in order to gather data and understand what needs to be written
- Process documents through the electronic documentation control system (Documentum)
- Organize and maintain department files, databases, and spreadsheets
- Keep track of documentation through the entire development process while adhering to timelines, maintaining revision control, maintaining change lists, and managing reviewers
- Ensure that documentation is accurate, complete, meets specifications, and adheres to standards for quality and style

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO THE TABLE:

- BA in English or equivalent experience acceptable
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent editorial skills
- Ability to learn new concepts quickly
- Comfortable with shifting priorities and schedules
- Must be a self-starter, have good interpersonal skills, and effective communication skills, both verbal and written

BONUS POINTS! OTHERWISE KNOWN AS PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience working in an ISO or GMP environment
- Experience working with Electronic Document Management Systems
- Certificate or BA in Technical Communications preferred

GET HIRED, APPLY NOW!

RECRUITER: Rachel Wertheimer

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

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