Technical Writer I

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Technical Writer I

Location : Livermore, CA onsite local candidates only

Period : 09 / 27 / 2024 to 11 / 29 / 2024 potential for extension or direct hire

Hours / Week : 40 hours (Hours over 40 will be paid at Time and a Half)

Rate : $25 / hour

Contract Type : W-2 only

Scope of Services :

The Technical Writer will be working with Process Standardization, collaborating with stakeholders, managers, and operational functions.

They will produce 80 total documents during the duration of the contract, focusing on NNI (Needs New Insurance) and PRC (Prescription Required Case) documents.

These documents are created using a template and follow GSG (General Services Guide). Tools used for creating documents include MS, Salesforce, and PPT.

There are no daily, weekly, or monthly deadlines for creating the documents. The process flow involves creating the document, sending it to stakeholders for approval, and extracting information from meetings, provided documents, and the system for the document creation.

This project falls under the Heart Failure Division / Operations / Continuous Improvement. The manager requires writing samples during the interview.

Top skills needed include 2 years of experience as a technical writer or document specialist, organization, strong time management, strong communication in English, and critical thinking.

A Bachelor's degree is required.

Role, Responsibilities, and Deliverables :

• Write and edit technical content for documentation materials, including articles, reports, brochures, and manuals.
• Coordinate the inclusion of graphics and other visual elements to enhance document presentation and clarity.
• Adhere to established standards, guidelines, and procedures for technical writing and documentation.
• Exercise creativity and judgment in planning and organizing content to meet project goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to gather necessary information and ensure accuracy and relevance of content.
• High-quality technical documentation that is clear, concise, and accurate.
• Documents that adhere to established standards and guidelines for formatting and style.
• Well-coordinated inclusion of graphics and visual elements to enhance document presentation.
• Timely completion of assigned writing tasks, meeting project deadlines and objectives.
• Effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders to gather information and ensure document accuracy and relevance.

Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of related experience.
• Previous experience in technical writing, preferably in a corporate or technical environment.
• Proficiency in writing and editing technical content for various documentation materials.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in technical writing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to established guidelines and standards.
• Creativity and adaptability to plan and organize content effectively to meet project goals.

To apply, please submit a resume outlining your relevant experience. Short-listed candidates will be expected to complete a Blue Star Partners Bio.