Technical Writer III
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to make a significant influence on a global scale? As a Technical Writer III at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. in Plainville, you will be at the forefront of groundbreaking cell and gene therapy solutions. This role plays a crucial part in delivering innovative gene therapies that can cure genetic, rare, and otherwise untreatable diseases. Join us in our mission to build a healthier, cleaner, and safer world by providing world-class expertise and resources.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with area SMEs or technical specialists to build or revise existing procedures or documents for manufacturing.
• Acquire and verify the accuracy of technical details, lead documentation workflows, and proofread drafts to meet established quality standards.
• Perform administrative duties related to controlling document life cycles from issuance to archival with Quality Assurance.
• Maintain the GMP manual of SOPs and manage logbooks for manufacturing operations.
• Train junior associates on established writing standards for documentation design and quality.
• Participate in initiatives supporting innovation, continuous improvement activities, and improved adherence to quality procedures and regulations.

• Minimum High School Diploma with 6-8 years of related experience.
• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience with 4-6 years of industry-related experience.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience with 2-4 years of industry-related experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies in various areas.
• Proficiency in eliciting technical details from subject matter specialists through meetings and interviews.
• Experience developing logical structures for technical documents, content, and illustrations.
• Diligence in proofreading documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to recognize and respond to situations requiring further evaluation and report to senior specialists or management.
• Familiarity with GMP compliance and operational documents.
• Capability to gown aseptically and/or sterile gown as needed.
• Expertise in multiple systems (e.g., upstream, downstream) and support and coordinate critical and non-routine operations.