Title:Technical Writer - II
Location:Princeton, NJ
Duration:6 Month Assignment
Job description:
The Lead Technical Writer is responsible for taking complex, technical information and translating it into an easily understandable format, per customer guidelines. The Lead Technical Writer will work closely with experienced writers and other internal employees to interpret contractual specifications, engineering drawings, reports, and other data to ensure production of technical documentation that complies with customer requirements.
Essential Functions:
Writes and edits other writer's technical documents/manuals according to customer specifications.
Researches existing data to maximize use of previously developed text and/or illustrations.
Drafts text materials to ensure text and illustrations are completed and coordinated per final product requirements.
Documents and archives technical data over long periods in an efficient, established method to aid in future related projects.
Tracks and records time spent on projects.
Communicates status of work and any requirements for additional information to management.
Completes assigned tasks according to established deadlines, customer specifications, and company policies and procedures.
Experience:
Four to six (4-6) years experience writing complete, complex technical documents, including organizing the document and working with internal and external personnel (e.g., agencies, customer) is required.
Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and
Microsoft PowerPoint is required.
Intermediate level of proficiency with Adobe tools with higher level experience for InDesign is required.
Intermediate knowledge of related fields, including illustrating, provisioning, and logistic support analysis is preferred.
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines.
Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.
