Scientific Technical Writer

Title: Scientific Technical Writer

Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering

Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type

• Duration: 4+ months contract (possible temp to perm)
• Pay rate: $45/hr
• Job Location: Boston, MA (or 100% remote)
• Schedule: part-time (15-20 hours/week), flexible, standard business hours
• Job#: bh16640

Description:

• Research: Leveraging published pieces and peer-reviewed articles to understand, apply, and position our immunoassay products as innovative solutions.
• Collaborate: Collaborate with subject-matter experts to gather technical reports, data, and details for our products, competitors, and applications for the life science industry.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to deliver high-quality documentation with meticulous attention to detail.
• Documentation: Produce high quality documentation adhering to brand standards, and ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency in all written material. Documentation types will range from Technical Notes, Application Notes, Brochures, Scientific Posters / Abstracts, social media content creation, etc.
• Technical Grasp: Quickly understand complex scientific concepts / data and translate them into clear, understandable text and visuals.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years in a laboratory setting performing drug discovery research, high-throughput screening, immunoassays and assay development, and a focus on microplate-based applications.
• Prior commercial experience is a plus, but not mandatory (alternative experience may include Field Applications, Laboratory, Project/Product management, Marketing, or other functions in the Life Science industry).
• Strong communication skills, including writing emails (internal/external), effective communication in person and on the phone with a variety of personality types, and document writing.
• Ability to work well cross-functionally and with a variety of business functions.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Well organized, stress-resistant, and versatile.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with assay data analysis and graphing software (Graphpad Prism).

Education:     

• BS in the life sciences. (preferred not required)
• Proven working experience in technical writing, particularly related to scientific or laboratory materials.
• Excellent written skills in English.

Skills:

• DOCUMENTATION
• QUALITY ASSURANCE
• STANDARDS
• MAINTENANCE
• WEB BASED