Documentation Specialist I

Fujifilm • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The Documentation Specialist I assists in designing, developing, updating, and maintaining high-quality technical documentation for medical technology products. The role works with subject matter experts in engineering, manufacturing, service, and project teams to collect information and turn technical specifications and data into clear, user-friendly manuals and procedures. Document reviews and documentation control and compliance activities are performed with support and supervision. The position also contributes to continuous improvement of documentation standards and tools and must comply with applicable U.S. FDA medical device regulations, ISO 13485 requirements, and other applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

Occasional travel may be required, typically up to 10–25%, depending on business needs. The physical demands include sitting for 75–100% of the workday; using hands and fingers to operate keyboards and other input devices for up to 100%; standing, speaking, and hearing for up to 75%; lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds for up to 20% of the time; and close vision at distances of 20 inches or less. The company states that applicable government or facility COVID-19 vaccination requirements may apply to covered positions or facility access, and that successful candidates must be willing to test periodically and wear a face covering indoors as required, subject to legally required accommodations or exemptions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently on assigned tasks.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn rapidly and adapt to new technologies and industry standards.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Windows operating system environment.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including prolonged sitting and keyboard use, standing, speaking, and hearing, lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and close vision.

Nice To Haves

• 0 to 2 years of experience in technical writing or a related discipline; internships or academic projects are valuable.
• Basic understanding of technology, software development, or healthcare.
• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, desktop publishing and authoring tools such as MadCap Flare or Adobe RoboHelp.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and updating user manuals, online help systems, service manuals, troubleshooting guides, manufacturing and upgrade documents, and other materials tailored to different audiences.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across engineering, manufacturing, service, and project teams to gather information.
• Help translate technical specifications and data into clear, user-friendly manuals and procedures.
• Support technical document reviews for accuracy and usability under supervision.
• Maintain documentation records and assist with documentation control and compliance processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for documentation standards and tools.
• Comply with applicable U.S. FDA medical device regulatory requirements, ISO 13485 requirements, and other applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level