Technical Writer
Actalent
Irvine, CA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Technical WriterJob Description This role focuses on designing, writing, and publishing high-quality technical documentation for medical devices, including labeling, technical publications, and collateral materials. The Technical Writer supports new product development and design quality assurance by creating clear, accurate, and compliant documentation. The ideal candidate combines strong technical writing skills with a background in science or engineering and advanced proficiency in Adobe tools. Responsibilities + Design, write, and publish technical documentation for medical devices, including labeling, instructions for use (IFUs), technical publications, and collateral materials. + Ensure all documentation meets regulatory, quality, and internal standards for accuracy, clarity, and consistency. + Support new product development activities by creating and updating documentation throughout the product lifecycle. + Collaborate with design quality assurance and engineering teams to gather technical information and translate it into user-friendly documentation. + Manage document control activities to maintain up-to-date, properly versioned documentation within existing systems. + Use Adobe tools to format, edit, and produce professional-quality documents and labeling materials. + Work within current documentation and labeling systems (such as Propel) and adapt to new platforms as the organization transitions to Prysm 360. + Review and revise existing documentation to improve clarity, usability, and compliance with medical device standards. + Maintain consistent terminology, style, and structure across all technical documents and labeling. Essential Skills + Proven experience designing, writing, and publishing technical documentation, particularly for medical devices. + Hands-on experience with labeling, technical publications, collateral materials, or design quality assurance in a regulated environment. + Strong technical writing skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise documentation. + Advanced proficiency with Adobe tools for creating and formatting technical documents and labeling. + Experience with document control processes and systems related to technical documentation. + Familiarity with instructions for use (IFUs) and labeling requirements for medical products. + Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience supporting new product development projects in the medical device industry. + Exposure to or experience with documentation and labeling systems such as Propel. + Ability to learn and adapt to new documentation platforms, including Prysm 360. + Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, compliant documentation. + Effective collaboration skills when working with cross-functional teams such as engineering and quality. Work Environment This is an onsite role, working in the office five days per week. The position operates in a professional environment focused on medical device development and documentation quality. You will work extensively with documentation systems such as Propel and will transition to Prysm 360 as the organization updates its tools. The role requires regular use of Adobe software to create, edit, and format technical documents and labeling. The organization offers benefits including two weeks of paid time off and ten paid holidays. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Irvine, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.Similar remote jobs
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