Technical Writing- Medical Devices

Immediate need for a talented Technical Writing- Medical Devices. This is a 06+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Milpitas, CA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:26-29189

Pay Range: $50 - $55/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• The Technical Writer / Proofreader is responsible for creating, editing, proofreading, maintaining, and controlling regulatory-compliant product labeling and technical documentation for medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products.
• This role ensures documentation is accurate, clear, compliant, and aligned with corporate branding, Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, and global regulatory standards.
• The position works closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, Product Management, and Operations teams to develop high-quality customer-facing documentation and labeling throughout the product lifecycle.
• Technical Writing
• Create, revise, and maintain technical and regulatory documentation including:
• Instructions for Use (IFUs)
• Package Inserts
• Product Labels
• Quick Reference Guides
• User Manuals
• Installation and Operating Manuals
• Technical Data Sheets (TDS)
• Release Notes
• eIFU Content
• Packaging Documentation
• Convert complex scientific, engineering, and regulatory information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather, organize, and communicate technical information.
• Develop structured documentation using single-sourcing and content reuse methodologies.
• Support document change control activities and lifecycle management processes.
• Facilitate and participate in cross-functional reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage multiple documentation projects while meeting established timelines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to documentation quality, content management, and user experience.
• Proofreading & Editing
• Perform detailed proofreading of technical documentation, labeling artwork, and customer-facing materials.
• Verify grammar, spelling, punctuation, terminology, consistency, and readability.
• Ensure compliance with approved style guides, templates, branding standards, and corporate requirements.
• Review formatting, layout, hyperlinks, references, tables, graphics, and document structure.
• Verify documentation complies with applicable regulatory and quality requirements.
• Review translated documentation for consistency with approved English source content and formatting standards.
• Identify and correct content discrepancies, formatting errors, and document defects before release.
• Ensure documentation meets accessibility and usability requirements where applicable.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Core Must-Have Skills:
• MadCap Flare REQUIRED
• Medical Device / IVD / Regulated Industry Technical Writing
• Regulatory & Quality Documentation
• Practical exposure to FDA 21 CFR 801/820, EU MDR/IVDR, ISO 20417, ISO 18113, ISO 15223-1, IEC 62366.
• Proofreading / Document Quality
• Structured Authoring / Content Management
• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Journalism, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in technical writing, editing, or proofreading.
• Experience developing technical documentation in a regulated industry.
• Experience managing document review and approval workflows.
• Medical device, IVD, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated industry experience preferred.
• Required Technical Skills:
• Authoring & Documentation Tools
• MadCap Flare (Required)
• Adobe FrameMaker
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Document Management Systems (DMS)
• Content Management Systems (CMS)
• Technical Knowledge
• Structured authoring and single-sourcing methodologies
• Revision control and document lifecycle management
• XML, HTML, and CSS fundamentals
• Translation and localization workflows
• Regulatory document management systems
• SAP or equivalent enterprise systems preferred
• Regulatory & Industry Knowledge
• Working knowledge of:
• FDA 21 CFR Part 801
• FDA 21 CFR Part 820
• EU MDR
• EU IVDR
• ISO 20417
• ISO 18113 Series
• ISO 15223-1
• IEC 62366
• Labeling and documentation requirements for medical devices and in vitro diagnostics
• Core Competencies:
• Technical Writing
• Proofreading and Copy Editing
• Attention to Detail
• Regulatory Compliance
• Documentation Quality Assurance
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Content Development
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Written Communication
• Document Lifecycle Management
• Advanced proficiency with MadCap Flare.
• Experience with Adobe FrameMaker in a regulated environment.
• Experience supporting global labeling and multilingual documentation.
• Experience developing content for medical devices, software, diagnostics, or laboratory instrumentation.
• Knowledge of eIFU and digital labeling solutions.
• Experience with content reuse strategies, modular documentation, and content architecture.

Our client is a leading Medical Devices Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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