Technical Writer II

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today:  time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results.

We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory.

It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.

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The Technical Writer II is responsible for transforming complex, highly technical information into clearly written, well-organized documentation appropriate to the intended audience.

This position reports directly to the Technical Documentation Manager, is part of the Life Sciences Technical Communications team, and is based on-site in either Indianapolis, Indiana, or Miami, Florida.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage the revision of global technical documentation for hardware, software, and reagent products.
• Perform research, work with prototypes, and collaborate with subject matter experts to write end-user documentation, including instrument instructions for use manuals, system guides, quick start guides, and field service manuals.
• Drive project scheduling and planning to ensure on-time delivery.
• Oversee the correct, complete, and compliant execution of product requirements in all deliverables and work with the appropriate subject matter experts to resolve problems and exceptions.
• Demonstrate proficiency through the content development process to meet company strategies and business objectives.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum two years of direct work experience as a technical writer, preferably in medical diagnostics, scientific, or a medical device manufacturing company.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Life Sciences or the Medical Device industry.
• Structured FrameMaker.
• Managing translation projects and content management systems.

The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $82,000 USD. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note:  No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

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