Technical Writer
We believe that great healthcare is an essential safeguard of human dignity.
At Laborie, we know the work we do matters – it’s what fuels our motivation and contributes to our success. If you’re ready to make a positive impact in the lives of patients across the globe, we’d like to meet you.
We support and empower our employees to grow their careers in an environment that encourages a sense of belonging and a connection to doing good. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to make our goals a reality and work together to solve for our customers. We reward and recognize our employees based on our values of Aspire to Greatness, Respect All, Own It, Working Together, Persist with Passion.
Who We’re Looking For:
Laborie Medical Technologies is currently searching for a Technical Writer to assist in maintaining optimal Technical Documentation Group (TDG) processes, implement project-specific strategies, and assist with the development and implementation of department strategies to increase productivity and quality. This position will also participate on cross-functional project teams through researching, planning, organizing, and developing technical product literature (such as User and Service Manuals, IFUs, and Quick Start Guides) Laborie Capital Equipment systems.
How you contribute:
- Provide consultation on publication projects.
- Review technical literature prepared by other staff members for content, coverage, and clarity.
- Research products by studying the product specifications, interviewing subject matters experts, and using prototype hardware and software.
- Plan, write, and edit the development of capital equipment product literature in the appropriate timeframes for product launch and in compliance with company operating procedures and work instructions.
- Edit documents, making technical and stylistically appropriate modifications.
- Collaborate with development engineering, marketing, regulatory affairs, and clinical engineering personnel, among others, to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Qualifications Required:
- BS or BA degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, or a technical field with coursework in technical writing, and a minimum of 2 years of technical writing experience in the medical device industry.
- Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely and recognize and correct errors, gaps, and other limitations in written documentation.
- Project management experience, specifically the ability to prioritize/manage multiple projects simultaneously, sometimes with short or changing deadlines.
- Advanced computer skills including MS office or equivalent and proficient in Adobe tools such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
- Proficient at using InDesign in creation of Owners Manuals, IFUs, Quick Guides, and labels.
- Experience with translation projects and working within an international organization and working with complex hardware and software systems and engineering teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable worldwide regulations and company operating procedures, processes and policies and knowledge of medical device regulations as they relate to labeling requirements.
- Experience managing vendor relationships.
Why Laborie:
- Our Mission every day is to operate as a world-class specialist medical company making and advancing technologies that preserve and restore human dignity. We do that today by helping people with pelvic and gastrointestinal conditions live normal lives, and by helping mothers and babies have safe deliveries.
- Paid time off and paid volunteer time
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account with Company Funded Contributions
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Parental Leave and Adoption Services
- Health and Wellness Programs and Events
Laborie provides equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Laborie is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our services, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.