Technical Writer- Scientific Research

Technical Writer

Location: Research Triangle Park (Durham, NC) – Hybrid (Onsite Tue/Wed)

Duration: 3 months contract - with possibility of extension into next year.

This role is ideal for candidates who excel at technical research, engineeringaligned writing, and translating complex concepts into clear, structured documentation.

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct literature reviews and whitespace mapping across emerging technologies and engineering domains.

· Research existing standards (UL, ANSI, IEEE, IEC, ISO, NFPA, ASHRAE, etc.) to identify gaps and opportunities.

· Develop seed documents, technical briefs, executive summaries, and research summaries.

· Draft technical publications, including landscape analyses, guidance documents, and engineeringstyle technical reports.

· Collaborate closely with Technical Writers and SMEs to gather information and validate findings.

· Attend SME interviews or engineering meetings as needed.

· Support finalization of internal SOPs and documentation frameworks.

Required Qualifications

· Proven technical writing experience in engineering, standards, science, or public policy. (Experience drafting technical publications, standards, guidance documents, and research-based content.)

· Strong independent research skills and ability to consolidate findings into structured reports. ( - Experience researching existing industry standards, regulations, and technical frameworks; also, strong documentation skills and attention to detail) , Literature Research & Review – Strong ability to research, analyze, and summarize technical literature.

· Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into audienceappropriate content.

· Familiarity with standards organizations (UL, ANSI, IEEE, IEC, ISO, NFPA, ASHRAE).

· Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications

· Background in engineering, scientific research, or technical documentation.

· Experience drafting standards, guidance documents, or technical publications.

· Prior industry experience as a Technical Writer.