Associate Technical Writer
Listed on 2026-02-16
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IT/Tech
Technical Writer, Digital Media / Production, UI/UX Design, Technical Support
Overview
Associate Technical Writer / Technical Content Designer / Hybrid / Shelton, CT, 06484
Our client is a global leader in scientific technologies and solutions. Based out of Shelton, CT, they are looking to hire an Associate Technical Writer (Technical Content Designer) on a contract-to-hire (C2H) basis. Are you ready to shape the future of content in a dynamic scientific and engineering environment? This opportunity goes beyond just technical writing; you’ll integrate modern technology into content creation, revolutionizing how customers interact with product information.
Your work will empower users of laboratory instrument systems and have a direct impact on customer success, innovation, and content excellence. If you’re seeking meaningful work, growth opportunities, and a collaborative, forward-thinking team, this is the place to build your career.
Contract Duration: 6 Months (Potential for extension and FTE conversion based on business needs)
What You Will Be Doing- Design, write, and update web-based customer help content
- Collaborate with cross-functional, global teams
- Lead continuous content improvement cycles
- Ensure adherence to brand/style guidelines
- Track assignments and progress using Jira
- Apply user feedback for iterative development
- 50% Web-based technical content creation (Mad Cap Flare, HTML/XML, UI/UX)
- 20% Collaborative content development (global teams, product development cycle)
- 15% Continuous improvement using user feedback and analytical tools
- 15% Content strategy (modular content, documentation standards, multimedia integration)
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication or a science/engineering-related discipline
- 7–10 years of relevant experience
- Strong proficiency in Mad Cap Flare
- Demonstrated proficiency in HTML and XML authoring, and understanding of modular content/single-sourcing
- Intermediate Jira skills (used daily for assignments)
- Strong UI/UX design principles
- Outstanding English communication skills (written and verbal)
- Highly detail-oriented; excellent problem-solving and time management abilities
- Native-level fluency in written and spoken English
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience integrating and optimizing AI within technical content workflows
- Familiarity with embedding multimedia into web-based content
- Experience creating documentation for AI chatbots
- Strong requirements-gathering skills
- Experience in life sciences, engineering, biotechnology, or a technical communication environment
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy.
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