Technical Writer
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Key details
- Work style
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Function
- Marketing & Communications
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 2d ago
Skills
About the role
Overview
At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.
We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.
We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.
At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.
Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.
About the opportunity
Join our Content Marketing team and help create clear, accurate, and user-friendly technical documentation that supports QIAGEN products and customers. In this temporary position, you will work closely with Research and Development, Product Management, Design, Quality, and Marketing stakeholders to develop and maintain product literature. The contract is expected to run for six to twelve months, with work performed on an EU or mid-shift schedule. Two positions are available.
Your tasks include
- You create, edit, format, and maintain technical documentation, including user manuals, instructions for use, quick-reference guides, product literature, and online help materials.
- You gather, analyze, and validate technical information in close collaboration with subject-matter experts and cross-functional stakeholders.
- You plan, schedule, and track documentation activities to support product release dates and agreed deliverables.
- You coordinate document review and approval activities through the Quality Management System.
- You review existing documentation to improve its accuracy, usability, consistency, readability, and alignment with applicable quality requirements.
- You support document lifecycle activities, including version control, publishing, template maintenance, and archival processes.
- Depending on your experience, you lead complex documentation projects, manage stakeholder expectations, improve content standards, and provide guidance to less-experienced writers.
Your profile
- You hold a bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Marketing, or a related discipline.
- You bring at least two years of experience in technical writing, copy editing, content development, documentation management, or a comparable role. For the Technical Writer level, five or more years of relevant experience is preferred.
- You can translate complex technical information into clear, concise, accurate, and accessible documentation.
- You have strong Microsoft Word formatting skills and experience using documentation tools, content management systems, or collaborative authoring platforms.
- You can coordinate documentation projects, manage priorities, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to deliver high-quality work on schedule.
- Experience in a regulated, scientific, healthcare, software, or technology environment is an advantage.
- Experience with MadCap Flare, Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop and InDesign, or comparable authoring tools is a plus.
What we offer
Bonus/Commission
Local benefits
Referral Program
Volunteer Day
Internal Academy (QIALearn)
Employee Assistance Program
Hybrid work (conditional to your role)
Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.
QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.
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