Senior Technical Writer - On-site
About The Position
This role is part of the technical publications function within Cranial and Spinal Technologies, which develops technologies and therapies used in neurosurgery, spine surgery, biologics, navigation, robotics, and enabling technologies that support patient care across a broad range of cranial and spinal procedures. The Senior Technical Writer is responsible for creating and maintaining Instructions for Use (IFU) and related customer-facing documentation that support the safe and effective use of advanced imaging products. The position is based in Lafayette, Colorado, and requires an on-site work arrangement. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required, with expected travel less than 10%.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of technical writing or technical editing experience OR Master's degree and 2+ years of technical writing or technical editing experience.
- Advanced experience with Adobe FrameMaker.
- Experience with structured authoring, XML, and content management systems.
- Advanced experience with Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, vector graphics software, and HTML.
- Experience creating technical documentation for global audiences.
- For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
- The employee is regularly required to be independently mobile.
- The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.
- Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Technical writing experience in the medical device, scientific, or other regulated industry.
- Experience with Vasont Content Management System (CMS).
- Experience developing online documentation or software help systems.
- Experience managing professional translation projects and vendors.
- Experience supporting documentation activities in regulated quality system environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update Instructions for Use (IFU), system manuals, quick reference guides, package inserts, technical bulletins, and software help documentation.
- Gather technical content through collaboration with product development, marketing, regulatory, and subject matter experts.
- Create and manage structured documentation using Adobe FrameMaker, XML authoring tools, and related content management systems.
- Manage document version control, archival activities, and documentation release processes within Product Lifecycle Management systems.
- Coordinate translation projects, including document preparation, tracking, review, and finalization with external translation providers.
- Review, edit, and proofread technical documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with quality requirements.
- Support cross-functional teams with documentation-related guidance and ensure documentation is available for product releases.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance documentation quality, efficiency, and compliance.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible Benefits Package
- Health, Dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability leave
- Dependent daycare spending account
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Simple Steps (global well-being program)
- Incentive plans
- 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
- Short-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement
- Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
