Technical Writer (m/w) 100%

Background:

Within the Global Customer Support (GCS) organization, the CPS (Centralized and Point-of-Care Solutions) & SIS (Solution Integration & Services) Core Lab Documentation Department provides user and service documentation for various Roche diagnostic analyzers, workflow solutions and IT software and applications. The list of deliverables includes a wide range of printed and electronic documents, such as User Guides, Quick Start Guides, Service Manuals, Host Interface Manuals and User Assistance.

Main Tasks:

– Writes and updates end User, Service and Host Interface Documentation in English for Roche instruments and software while respecting project requirements and documentation standards.
– Plan, develops, organizes and edits operational procedures for user and service documentation
– Independently collects information required to produce the documents.
– Cooperates closely with service personnel, trainers, developers, and other subject matter experts.
– Organizes documentation reviews by subject matter experts, and implements their input.
– Ensures that quality targets, timelines, and regulatory requirements are respected.

Must Haves:
– Degree in electronic or mechanical engineering, information technology, or natural sciences discipline.
– Excellent spoken and written command of English (native speaker or equivalent level).
– Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere.
– Proven experience in working in volatile, complex and ambiguous professional settings.
– Ability to quickly learn complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text, pictures and/or videos.

Nice to Haves:
– Familiarity with laboratory systems and environments is an advantage.
– Good spoken command of German.
– Experience with Schema ST4 or comparable Content Management Systems.
– Proven experience with Adobe FrameMaker (structured) or a similar authoring tool.

Reference No.: 919933SGR
Role: Technical Writer
Industry: Pharma
Location: Rotkreuz
Workload: 100%
Start: 01.02.2021
Duration: 12++