Technical Writer (User Documentation) at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in science. Advanced degree preferred
  • Writing experience in a scientific environment or the life sciences industry
  • Experience leading multiple projects or work streams and setting schedules and priorities
  • Experience with topic-based authoring using DITA preferred
  • Experience with XML authoring tools preferred
  • Experience with HTML and CSS markup languages a plus
  • Able to write clearly, concisely, accurately, and quickly
  • Able to organize information logically and think critically
  • Deep understanding of technical/scientific content
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong project management skills
  • Keen attention to detail and high regard for quality
  • Adept at learning new processes and software tools
  • Knowledge of relevant style guides
  • Expertise in Component Content Management Systems and XML or HTML is desirable

Responsibilities

  • Create technical end-user documentation to support products related to genetic analysis, biomarker discovery, predictive genomics, reproductive health, pathogen detection, disease-specific solutions, forensics, and human identification
  • Assemble information from research scientists, product managers, hardware and software engineers, regulatory analysts, and other business team members
  • Collaborate with a fun and agile team to continuously move projects along tight timelines
  • Participate in sprint planning, setup, and retrospectives
  • Organize content into topics and publications following DITA standards and department information models
  • Estimate and schedule large documentation projects
  • Actively solicit input from product teams and participate in project team meetings
  • Manage multiple writing projects simultaneously
  • Learn and use an XML-based authoring tool and content management system. You may also work with additional authoring tools as needed
  • Follow all process, style, and brand guidelines
  • Lead special projects in the department as needed

Skills

DITA
XML authoring
content management system
topic-based authoring
technical writing
scientific documentation
project management
sprint planning

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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