About this role
Role Summary: We are seeking a LS Technical Writer, to the Life Sciences Technical Documentation Group in Uppsala, Sweden. The group produces and maintains customer-focused end-user documentation that supports products manufactured in multiple locations of GE Healthcare Life Sciences. Essential Responsibilities: This position will be accountable for the creation of customer-focused end-user documentation in a manner that meets corporate standards and style. • Research, write, edit, review, proof-read, and publish end-user documentation produced within Life Sciences to ensure completeness, accuracy, validity, and clarity of information for digital and/or print production in line with corporate standards for style and quality • Work with Product Management, R&D and Product Stewardship to ensure the timely and cost-effective production of new documents and maintenance of existing documents • Fulfil end-user documentation assignments such as production of new technical documentation for new product introductions (NPIs) or updates of existing technical documentation • Estimate and schedule the time required to complete assignments and provide regular updates of progress • Update appropriate databases and inform appropriate functions of the availability of new and revised documents • Assist in the definition of development tools and platforms for efficient production and maintenance of end-user documentation and instructions within Life Sciences Qualifications/Requirements: • MSc degree preferably in biology chemistry, molecular biology, or related field; or BSc Science preferably in biology chemistry, molecular biology, or related field with strong work experience • Some progressively responsible experience in the writing, editing, and production of technical documentation (e.g., user manuals) in a life science or medical device setting • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability in original technical writing, document organization, document reorganization; experience editing others’ work • Knowledge of the GEHC Life Sciences products • Experience of SDL or other XML based Content Management Systems • Proficient in desktop publishing tools for example Adobe FrameMaker, Photoshop and Illustrator • Fluent in English Desired Characteristics: • Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, initiative • Ability to work on multiple parallel projects, to work independently and as part of a team, to work under time pressures and meet deadlines, to work with marketing, product management, and scientific staff • Demonstrated ability to pursue tasks to completion, results oriented • Experience of CAD related tools (Creo & PDMLink, SolidWorks & SmarTeam)