Technical Writer

Overview

Job Title
:
Technical Writer

Location
:
Remote (candidates local to Tucson, AZ preferred)

Pay Range
: $30.00 - $35.00/hr

Type
:
Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent

• Serve as the primary Technical Writer on cross-functional project teams; attend project meetings, track schedules, and provide status updates to the Documentation Supervisor
• Develop, edit, and maintain clear, accurate, and compliant documentation and labeling supporting product design, manufacturing, testing, release, installation, and distribution
• Facilitate documentation review and approval processes, addressing resource constraints or timeline conflicts as needed
• Act as liaison between project leadership and the Technical Documentation Department, including leading formal documentation-related meetings
• Produce professional documentation using desktop publishing tools and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Support maintenance of translated documentation, corporate documentation standards, and certificate library management
• Ensure documentation complies with applicable quality system regulations (FDA, ISO, IVDD, 21 CFR Part 11)
• Support internal and external audits related to documentation and labeling
• Maintain and continuously improve documentation tools, workflows, and performance metrics
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and customers
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, business administration, or related technical field
  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
• Minimum 5+ years of direct technical documentation experience within medical device, software, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. and international regulatory standards (FDA, ISO, IVDD, 21 CFR Part 11)
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects in a cross-functional environment

• Experience supporting international regulatory requirements
• Background in highly regulated life sciences or medical device environments

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and desktop publishing tools
• Experience with SAP and Google Workspace
• Strong working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, project management tools, and electronic document management systems
• Preferred experience with illustration, graphics creation, and screen capture tools

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to documentation quality and compliance
• Ability to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences