Technical Writer

Job Title: Technical Writer 

Location: Oro Valley, AZ

Type: Contract

Compensation: $30 - $35 hourly

Contractor Work Model: Remote

 
Formatted Job Description:
The Technical Writer is responsible for creating, reviewing, revising, and finalizing high-quality technical documentation and product labeling. This role serves as a key liaison between cross-functional project teams and the Technical Documentation Department, ensuring timely delivery of compliant documentation aligned with project timelines and regulatory requirements. The position also supports documentation tools, processes, and corporate standards.Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Technical Writer on cross-functional project teams; attend project meetings, track schedules, and provide status updates to the Documentation Supervisor
• Develop, edit, and maintain clear, accurate, and compliant documentation and labeling supporting product design, manufacturing, testing, release, installation, and distribution
• Facilitate documentation review and approval processes, addressing resource constraints or timeline conflicts as needed
• Act as liaison between project leadership and the Technical Documentation Department, including leading formal documentation-related meetings
• Produce professional documentation using desktop publishing tools and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Support maintenance of translated documentation, corporate documentation standards, and certificate library management
• Ensure documentation complies with applicable quality system regulations (FDA, ISO, IVDD, 21 CFR Part 11)
• Support internal and external audits related to documentation and labeling
• Maintain and continuously improve documentation tools, workflows, and performance metrics
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and customers
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, business administration, or related technical field
  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
• Minimum 5 years of direct technical documentation experience within medical device, software, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. and international regulatory standards (FDA, ISO, IVDD, 21 CFR Part 11)
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects in a cross-functional environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting international regulatory requirements
• Background in highly regulated life sciences or medical device environments

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and desktop publishing tools
• Experience with SAP and Google Workspace
• Strong working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, project management tools, and electronic document management systems
• Preferred experience with illustration, graphics creation, and screen capture tools

Core Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to documentation quality and compliance
• Ability to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences
  
  
  

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.


 



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