Writer, Sr Technical - 100514 - Maple Grove, MN - 0300

Job Description: Responsibilities: This tech writer will work as a team member on lab deliverables to bring clarity and consistency to documents through accurate and concise writing and effective use of document format. This employee will write, revise, organize, plan, summarize, edit, and proofread technical lab documents and maintain project records. This tech writer will also mentor new hires and/or interns and will participate on site or divisional initiatives and process/system improvements.
The key responsibilities are outlined below:
- Co-author or contribute to the creation and revision of lab deliverables, driving documents from draft to completion.
- Clearly and correctly state and summarize technical information and conclusions in documents.
- Manage, organize, and communicate lab information and activities. Develop tracking tools for lab use and communicate status for activities critical to timelines.
- Apply corporate and regulatory documentation requirements.
- Lead or guide department projects; participate on site or divisional initiatives.
- Mentor new hires and/or interns; coach cross-functional team members to understand requirements and best practices approaches.
- Interface with SME's within the lab and throughout the company to acquire source material for documents.
- Critically review document content to ensure accuracy with SOP requirements and Good Documentation Practices (GDP); ask challenging questions to refine the clarity of document content.
- Initiate suggestions or corrections in order to make a document more clear and concise.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of technical writing processes and practices.
- Provide support to organization for locating documents, records, or other information.
- Oversee the completion of team activities and deliverables.

Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree required, Masters Degree preferred. Degree in technical writing or related technical field such as engineering or biology preferred.
- Must have a minimum of five years of professional technical writing experience, medical device or other regulated industry preferred.
- Must have strong writing, editing, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Must have the ability to work in collaboration with project teams, as well as independently on tasks.
- Must have the ability and desire to keep track of document and project details.
- Must demonstrate proactive work habits and assertiveness in creating and owning documents and work processes.
- Must have solid time and project management skills and an ability to provide project management and work direction to peers.
- Must have good problem solving skills and the ability to apply information to make good decisions.
- Must have the ability to act as a change agent and positively influence others.
- Must have the ability to identify and promote best practices.

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Boston Scientific offers incredible opportunities to grow and advance, a dynamic work environment and an excellent benefits package. Boston Scientific is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.