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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Emeryville, CA
Emeryville, California

About this job

Technical Writer I needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh's client located in Emeryville, CA.


The Big Picture - Top Skills You Should Possess:



    - Recent experience, at an Intermediate level, with Adobe FrameMaker software (we are on version 12, so they should be on anything newer than version 8).
    - Experience in a regulated environment or Demonstrated ability or Expressed willingness to work well in a highly structured environment.

What You'll Be Doing:



    - Provide technical writing and administrative services in support of instrument and software operator manuals, product inserts, labels, and specifications.
    - Edit and/or write software, instrument, and assay instructions for use using FrameMaker, within established formats and guidelines.
    - Design and edit product labels using Illustrator.
    - Coordinate closely with project teams to determine project and document requirements.
    - Conduct interviews with subject matter experts in order to gather data and understand what needs to be written.
    - Process documents through the electronic documentation control system (Documentum).
    - Organize and maintain department files, databases, and spreadsheets.
    - Keep track of documentation through the entire development process while adhering to timelines, maintaining revision control, maintaining change lists, and managing reviewers.
    - Ensure that documentation is accurate, complete, meets specifications, and adheres to standards for quality and style.

What You Need to Bring to the Table:



    - One (1) year of experience writing and editing user software instructions.
    - Proficient in FrameMaker, Illustrator, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
    - Excellent written and oral communication skills.
    - Excellent editorial skills.
    - Ability to learn new concepts quickly.
    - Comfortable with shifting priorities and schedules.
    - Must be a self-starter, have good interpersonal skills, and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
    - Experience working in an ISO or GMP environment a plus.
    - Experience working with Electronic Document Management Systems a plus.
    - LANGUAGE: English

Bonus Points! Otherwise Known As Preferred Qualifications:



    - Certificate or BA in Technical Communications preferred BA in English or equivalent experience acceptable

Recruiter: Mary Nguyen


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Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.


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TAX TERM: CON_W2



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