Technical Writer

Description

We are looking for a Technical Writer to support documentation excellence across manufacturing, engineering, laboratory, and operations teams in Colorado. This contract opportunity with the potential for a long-term role is ideal for someone who can turn complex technical information into clear, controlled, and practical documentation that supports compliance and day-to-day execution. The person in this role will help strengthen document governance, improve knowledge-sharing practices, and create materials that are accurate, consistent, and easy for teams to use.

Responsibilities:
Create and update standard operating procedures, work instructions, policies, technical summaries, and other process-related documents for cross-functional teams.
Build and refine documentation frameworks by developing templates, writing standards, formatting guidance, and governance practices that support consistency.
Work closely with subject matter experts to capture specialized information and convert it into straightforward, user-friendly content.
Oversee controlled document activities, including version tracking, change handling, routing for approvals, and release coordination.
Review documentation for clarity, accuracy, and usability while driving improvements that raise overall content quality.
Support quality and operational documentation needs within document management and controlled content environments.
Organize stakeholder feedback cycles to ensure documents are reviewed, finalized, and issued in a timely manner.
Develop training resources, instructional content, and user-facing guides that help employees understand processes and requirements.
Contribute to ongoing improvements in documentation practices and knowledge management across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
At least 3 years of experience in technical writing, document control, knowledge management, or a closely related area.
Background supporting documentation within engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, software, medical device, aerospace, semiconductor, or similar technical environments.
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly.
Experience working with document management systems and structured processes for controlled documentation.
Familiarity with SOP development, departmental procedures, and compiling technical documents from multiple sources.
Authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

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