Technical Writer (Life Sciences MNC)

Job description

We are looking for a Technical Writer for a well-known Life Sciences MNC to be responsible for all the company’s product-related documents.

Responsibilities

•             Produce easy-to-understand and high-quality technical documents e.g. guides / manuals for molecular diagnostics equipment / products, operation procedures, protocols training documentation / tutorials etc. that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience

•             Work with internal departments to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements

•             Gather technical information; prepare document structure and coordinate layouts and manual organization

•             Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards with regards to order, clarity, brevity, accuracy, style and terminology

•             Edit, standardize and/or make changes to material prepared by researchers or establishment personnel

•             Analyze existing and potential content, create and maintain the information architecture

Requirements

•             University degree in Molecular Biology/Life Sciences/ Bioengineering. A research-based degree (MSc or PhD) would be preferred

•             Proven technical/professional writing experience

•             Good knowledge in Molecular biology. Experience in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) will be advantageous.

•             Ability to quickly assimilate large amount of complex technical information/concepts and expound them in teachable segments

•             Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

•             Strong problem solving and creative skills; display the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses

•             A keen eye for detail

•             Good interpersonal and team-working skills; display the ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization.

•             Ability to work independently and as part of a team

•             High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and is results driven.

•             High proficiency in written English

•             Developed MS Office and Adobe skill

•             Website managing skills e.g. HTML, WordPress will be advantageous

•             Familiarity with Mac OS, Win XP/7

Please contact Ewen Poh at +65 6950 0365 or ewenp@charterhouse.com.sg for a confidential discussion

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