What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer position at Actalent?
Job Title: Scientific Writer - Technical Writer (Contract Role)
Job Description
How will you make an impact?
- The Scientific Writer will have the responsibility for delivering on a specification alignment and research project based off Scientific Compendia (ACS, USP, etc.)
- The Scientific Writer will get direction from, and work closely with product management to ensure meaningful progress is being made during the length of the assignment.
What will you do?
- Owns the editing process for Product Management Specification Documents for a Key Project, in compliance with applicable company guidelines as well as regulatory requirements
- Maintains timelines and workflow of writing assignments and ensures timely completion.
- Works collaboratively within a matrix environment and interfaces directly and independently with all relevant groups.
- Offer suggestions on improving document format to make documents more practical to the target audience.&
- Other Tasks as Assigned by Supervisor.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree required(Chemistry or related Science degree preferred).
- A minimum of 2 years of industry technical writing experience.
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related word processing and electronic publishing tools.
- Laboratory experience is a plus.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficient in written and spoken English.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Fair Lawn, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $75.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fair Lawn,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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