Technical Writer – Lexington, KY

Location: Lexington, KY

Employment Type: 6 month Contract, First shift

Industry: Manufacturing & Life Sciences

Overview

Our client, a leading manufacturing and life sciences organization, is seeking a Technical Writer to develop, revise, and maintain high‑quality technical documentation within a regulated environment. This role collaborates closely with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, and Operations teams to ensure documents are accurate, compliant, and easy for end users to understand.

If you are detail‑oriented, skilled at translating complex technical information, and experienced with controlled documentation, this opportunity may be an excellent fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and maintain technical documentation including:
  • SOPs
  • Work instructions
  • Manuals
  • Validation documents
  • Training materials
• Translate complex technical, scientific, and manufacturing concepts into clear, concise, user‑friendly documents.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to gather information and validate accuracy.
• Ensure all documentation meets applicable regulatory, quality, and internal standards.
• Manage document revisions, version control, and change documentation within controlled document systems.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring documentation is accurate, current, and properly organized.
• Maintain templates, formatting standards, and writing guidelines to ensure consistency across all technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• 2 years of technical writing experience in a manufacturing, regulated, or technical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, well‑organized, and user‑focused technical documentation.
• Experience creating and maintaining SOPs, work instructions, and other controlled documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and document management systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., FDA, GMP, ISO).
• Exposure to life sciences, food safety, diagnostics, laboratory operations, or manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with electronic document management systems (EDMS) or quality management systems (QMS).
• Strong collaborative skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Key Skills

• Technical Writing
• SOP Development
• Regulatory Documentation
• Document Control
• Editing & Proofreading
• Work Instructions
• Technical Communication
• Engineering/Scientific Documentation

Top Skills: Technical writing, SOPs, Regulatory, Document control, Editing

This is a Contract position based out of Lexington, KY.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lexington,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $20 - $30