Technical Writer

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:

Join a leading scientific organization making meaningful contributions to global health, environmental protection, and food safety. As a Technical Writer III, you'll create clear, concise documentation that enables our customers and internal teams to effectively utilize our products and processes. Working across multiple departments and technologies, you'll translate complex scientific and technical information into user-friendly content that supports our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

You'll collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, scientists, and quality teams to develop and maintain various technical documentation including user manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), validation protocols, manufacturing batch records, and training materials. Using advanced technical writing tools and methodologies, you'll ensure documentation meets regulatory requirements while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and usability.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum High School Diploma required with 6+ years’ industry related experience. Associate’s Degree with 4 + years of experience or Bachelors Degree with 2 + years of experience.

• Demonstrated expertise in GMP/GLP regulations and quality system documentation

• Advanced proficiency in content management systems, DITA/XML authoring tools, and Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong knowledge of technical documentation best practices and information architecture

• Experience with topic-based authoring and single-sourcing methodologies

• Excellent project management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent projects

• Superior written and verbal communication skills in English

• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance mindset

• Proven ability to understand and clearly communicate complex technical/scientific concepts

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships

• Proficiency in document control systems and change management processes

• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and digital content development tools

• Experience with graphic design tools and video production software preferred

• Ability to work independently and as part of teams

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining deadlines

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $83,300.00–$125,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.