Analyst, R&D Technical Writing - Individual Contributor

Description

• Ensure effective planning and management of timelines for all aspects of technical documents.
• Actively participate in new product development and sustaining product meetings to provide insights on best quality outcomes for instructional material strategies and resolve related challenges.
• Initiate and/or support continuous improvement initiatives within the functional area.
• Utilize change management systems for product deliverable releases/updates.
• Conceptualize graphical elements (tables, charts, illustrations, etc.) that support instructional information.
• Oversee and provide recommendations for the development of formats and guidelines for documentation.
• Assist with product label updates using Adobe Illustrator.
• Produce clear, concise, and understandable technical documentation that meets the needs of different user groups, from general users to healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate extensively with all key cross-departmental teams to finalize inputs for changes to product content.
• Support translation efforts to enable global product reach.
• Develop, write, edit, and revise product documentation including Operating Instructions, Technical Manuals, Setup Guides, and Instructions for Use (IFUs) that provide instructions and information detailing user/patient safety, product features, procedures for handling, maintenance, etc.
• Organize content and complete writing assignments according to established guidelines for order, content, clarity, conciseness, format, style, and terminology.
• Collaborate with label/marking designers to align labeling and product documentation content.
• Help establish standardized text, glossaries and nomenclature, style guides and templates, and structure of instructional information.
• Provide and support cross-training of team members through guidance, feedback, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Knowledge of a variety of writing formats including print, web, and multimedia desired
• Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
• Knowledge of XML authoring tools and XML publishing using CSS preferred
• Author-it experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Experience in translations is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Illustrator is required
• Experience with Jira and Windchill is a plus
• Working knowledge of FDA and MDR labeling requirements preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, technical writing, or a related discipline with a strong emphasis on communication skills preferred
• 2+ years of experience in a medical device, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated environment preferred
• Experience with product label design and updates preferred
• Knowledge of printing and graphic reproduction practices preferred
• Work effectively and efficiently in a high production environment and deftly switch between projects as priorities shift.

Benefits

• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, dental & vision

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance