Technical Documentation Writer

Job Title:

Technical Documentation Writer

Reports to:

Senior Director, Digital Marketing

FLSA Class:
Exempt

A Technical Documentation Writer is responsible for producing product-related technical documents (e.g., user manuals, protocols, certificates of analysis, technical notes, scientific posters, and manuscripts) that are clear, logical, and follow the company style guide. They maintain the accuracy and organization of technical documents and information on the website and internal databases, and suggest and implement improvements. The role requires strong writing skills, the ability to work independently, time and project management, excellent verbal and written communication, and meticulous attention to detail.

The position is office‑based.

Working closely with product managers, technical support, Quality Assurance, and R&D, you will produce product-related technical documentation in line with the company brand. You will act as a project manager to support documentation updates and timely product launches.

• 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 customers and implement on‑time document change requests.
• Work with internal teams to obtain an in‑depth understanding of the product to be launched and the documentation requirements.
• Facilitate communication across internal teams to meet project objectives.
• Maintain the existing information architecture for documents on the website and internal databases and implement improvements.
• Create and maintain work instructions, style guide, and other reference materials for the writing team.
• Plan and conduct work requiring independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, and inclusion of data and text.
• Review technical pieces written by other writers or employees and provide clear suggested edits.
• Receive feedback from internal sources and adjust technical materials to better suit customer needs.
• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

• Master’s degree or PhD in Molecular Biology or other life science.
• Minimum two years of technical writing experience at a life science company or organization.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance.
• Ability to plan, complete, and evaluate projects with limited guidance.

• Laboratory work in Molecular Biology or other life science.
• Software development experience.

Takara Bio USA, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, 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.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time. The US base salary range for this full‑time position, expected to be located in San Jose, CA, is $105,000 – $115,000 USD. This range may be modified at any time at our sole discretion. This base salary does not include additional bonus compensation and benefits.