Communications/Technical Publications Specialist (On-Site)

Please note that the position is a 12 Month Contract and is On-Site.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Required Skills:

•          A minimum of an associate’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, Medical Technology, Biology or Engineering with technical writing experience or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is required.
• The individuals must be able to represent the Technical Publications group on cross-functional teams and be comfortable interacting with Engineering, Research & Development, Regulatory, Quality, Customer Support, IT professionals and upper levels of management.
• Must be proven team player, self-motivated, able to prioritize workload with minimal supervision, manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and strong computer skills are required.
• Experience in HTML, XML, DITA, FrameMaker, Microsoft Office and the creation of online documentation using topic-based authoring.

Preferred Skills:

•          Experience working in a regulated environment
•          Experience with content management systems, CSS and system design
•          Knowledge of animation tools and Java scripting
•          Experience working with translated publications
•          Experience in website design/authoring tools
•          The Work Environment Traditional office workspace or remotely
•         A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred

The Position:

•          Produces technical publications and communications to support the safe and effective use and servicing of client Products.
•          Projects may include technical manuals, online content, product labeling and instructions for use, communications and presentations delivered in various formats.
•         Gathers and organizes technical information from various sources.
•          Develops, writes, edits, manages review/approval, and proofreads complex materials for internal and external customers.
•          Reviews and analyzes publication/labeling effectiveness and efficiency including verification/validation.
•         Follows established change control procedures.
•          Ensures publications adhere to established standards of style and format and meet regulatory requirements.
•          Reviews published materials and recommended revisions or changes in scope, format, and content.
•          Adheres to project timelines and communicates/escalates potential impacts to project schedules.
•          Investigates and resolves or escalates customer complaints and concerns and responds to non-standard inquiries.
•          Participates in special projects as assigned.
•          Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Candidates must provide their phone number. Job reference number is A5395.