Senior Technical Writer

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, youu2019ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every dayu2014enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We support our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while advancing science through solutions to some of the worldu2019s toughest challenges. Job Summary When Thermo Fisher Scientific product teams need high-quality user guides or instructional content for reagent kits, software, or instruments, they partner with the Technical Communications team. We collect, analyze, and synthesize technical and product information from multiple sources, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver clear, accurate, and compliant end-user documentation to our customers. What Youu2019ll Do As a Senior Technical Writer, you will lead complex documentation projects and create high-quality user guides and related publications for RUO and IVD/CE-IVD instruments, assays, reagents, and software systems. Your work will make our technologies easier to understand and use for customers who rely on them every day. This role works closely with scientists, engineers, quality, regulatory, and product teams to translate complex sequencing technologies and clinical studies into high-quality documentation for internal and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: + Collect, analyze, and synthesize information from a wide variety of technical and scientific sources and translate it into clear, concise, and user-focused documentation + Author, edit, andmaintaindocumentation supporting clinical sequencing products and workflows, including user guides, technical manuals, SOPs, and internal process documentation + Serveas a strong advocate for clarity, consistency, and usability of technical content in cross-functional program team meetings + Lead documentation-related decision-making for product commercialization, includingcoordination withlegal, regulatory,quality, graphics, style standards, translations, and document controlfunctions. + Collaboratewith subject matter experts across R&D, bioinformatics, software, quality, regulatoryaffairs, manufacturing, and product management to ensuretechnicalaccuracy and compliance. + Managemultiple documentation projects or workstreams, including schedules, priorities,dependencies,and deliverables + Ensure documentation aligns with applicable regulatory and quality requirements and supports audits,submissionsand inspections. + Train, mentor, and coach other writers within the Technical Communications team; contribute to documentation standards,templatesand best practices. + Stay current with life sciences industry standards, regulatory expectations, and competitor documentation practicesto continuously improve content quality and effectiveness. How Youu2019ll Get Here Education: + Bacheloru2019s degreerequired + Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) or equivalent experience in life sciences strongly preferred Experience: + 4 plus years of technical writing experience in a scientific or life sciences environment + Proven ability to lead multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously + Experience with topic-based authoring and structured content (XML, HTML, DITA preferred) + Proficiencywith documentation tools such asOxygen XML AuthororXMetalAuthor,andTridion Docs Publication Manager + Experience withSnagIt Editor,Inkscapepreferred + Experience with Microsoft Suite Skills: + Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to organize complex information logically and clearly + Strong understanding of technical and scientific concepts, with the ability to adapt structure, tone, and style to meet business and regulatory needs + Excellent interpersonal, project management, and critical-thinking skills Characteristics: + Self-directed and self-motivated, with the ability to work autonomously + Comfortable learning new tools, technologies, and processes quickly + Strong attention to detail and a high standard for quality and accuracy Compensation and Benefits The salary range estimated for this position based in California is u2013. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes: + A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs + Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement + At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy + Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan + Employeesu2019 Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount For more information on our benefits, please visit: Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Created: 2026-02-05