Associate Technical Documentation Writer

Associate Technical Documentation Writer San Jose, CA Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $105,000 a year 10 hours ago Qualifications Project management

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Associate Technical Documentation Writer Reports to:

Director, Digital Marketing FLSA Class:

Exempt Learn more about our company and how we support you: Takara Bio USA (TBUSA) empowers life science discovery. We bring innovation and inspiration to every scientist - promoting discoveries that improve health and the environment. We hold values that all employees and prospective candidates should demonstrate: Innovation, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Growth, Diversity and Quality. We value helping employees develop their skills and you will be part of this journey! At Takara Bio, we know that every experimental decision has an impact. Choices matter, from design to data analysis. We create best-in-class products that get the job done. In your hands, what do those research reagents and kits create?

Something powerful:

knowledge, understanding, and—often—hope! Together we can improve the human condition through biotechnology…and That's Good Science! How this role drives the company forward: An Associate Technical Documentation Writer is responsible for producing product-related technical documents (e.g., user manuals, protocols, certificates of analysis, technical notes, and scientific posters) that are clear, logical, and follow the company style guide. They are also responsible for maintaining the accuracy and organization of technical documents and information on our website and internal databases, as well as implementing improvements. An Associate Technical Documentation Writer must demonstrate strong writing skills and will work closely with a more senior member of the Technical Communications team, receiving guidance on project management, documentation formatting and layout, and review processes. The position requires strong time-management skills, excellent verbal and written communication abilities, and fine attention to detail. The Associate Technical Documentation Writer role is office-based. How you will make an impact: In this role, you will work closely with the product managers, technical support, Quality Assurance, and R D to produce product-related technical documents according to Takara Bio's brand. This will include acting as a project manager to support documentation updates and timely product launches.

What will you do:

Write easy-to-understand user manuals, protocols, and certificates of analysis that are clear and conform to departmental work instructions. Produce high-quality documentation that meets the quality needs of our customers, and implement on-time document change requests. Work with the technical documentation team to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product to be launched and the documentation requirements. Review technical pieces written by other writers or employees and provide clear suggested edits. Ensure that documents and information are correctly posted on our website and internal databases so that they are easy to locate. Create and maintain work instructions, style guide, and other reference materials for the writing team. Receive feedback from internal sources including technical support and adjust technical materials to better suit customer needs. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. How will you get here? Master's degree or PhD in Molecular Biology or other life science. Technical writing experience at a life science company or organization (optional but considered favorably). Laboratory work in Molecular Biology or other life science (optional but considered favorably). Good organizational, project management, and time management skills.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Takara Bio USA, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Additional Information about the role:

Please note this job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The US base salary range for this full-time position, expected to be located in San Jose, CA, is $100,000 - $105,000 USD. This range may be modified at any time at our sole discretion. This base salary does not include additional bonus compensation and benefits. Learn more about benefits at https://www.takarabio.com/about/careers/company-benefits. Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including job-related skills, training, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.