Technical Writer

Job description

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, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Technical Writer

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world - in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals - that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.

At Abbott Molecular, we realize the potential of personalized care as the laboratory’s most trusted and preferred source for molecular diagnostic solutions. We are a division of Abbott Laboratories, a global, diversified healthcare innovator with a legacy of pioneering work in medical diagnostics.

Prepares technical documents in the forms of operations manuals, package

inserts/instructions for use, labeling, troubleshooting guides, training aids, and customer

communications for diagnostic/non-diagnostic instruments. Incorporates text, graphics,

tables, etc., in a clear and accurate manner. Confirms that data are presented in a clear, complete, accurate, and concise manner.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

• Serves as the Labeling representative on product teams.

• Coordinates all activities related to the preparation and compilation of data and information into a single comprehensive package for new and revised domestic and international operations
• manuals, package inserts/instructions for use, troubleshooting guides, training aids, and
• customer communications for diagnostic/non-diagnostic instruments.

• Utilizes format/style guidelines established by Medical Writing.

• Communicates deliverable needed and writing process to team members.

• Obtains relevant product data and information.

• Assesses accuracy of information. Understands sources  of information.
• Uses Abbott molecular documentation systems and databases.
• Determines format for documents.
• Confirms completeness of information to be presented.
• Challenges conclusions when necessary.
• Confirms labeling claims are supported by and consistent with data presented.

• Develops format and presentations that enhance the ease with which the information can be understood.
• Coordinates responses to inquiries, questions and deficiencies received from reviewers both in the US and internationally.

• Explains data in a manner consistent with the target audience and regulatory requirements.
• Develops consistent processes related to manual preparation, formats, and content.

• Recommends and implements process improvements.
• Negotiates milestones and due dates based on anticipated product launch dates.

• Ability to find and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, consistency, clarity,

and accuracy.

• Proficient in word processing, flow diagrams and spreadsheets.

• Good communication, interpersonal, and team skills.

• Ability to critically review own work before sending out for internal/external review by team.

Education / Skills / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Medical Technology, English, or equivalent experience.
• American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) certification or Society for Technical

communication (STC) certification is desired.

• Minimum 2 years relevant professional experience, in a related area such as R&D,

• Technical Product Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, or
• Medical/Technical Writing. 1-4 years writing experience as a medical writer in the health

care industry is preferred.

• Knowledge of AMD products desirable.

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of personal computer software programs in Windows environment (e.g. Adobe Illustrator and Adobe FrameMaker

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