Technical Documentation Writer

Be part of something altogether life-changing
Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.
At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term.
Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.
What you’ll do
Research, write, edit, review, proof-read, and publish end-user documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, validity, and clarity of information for digital and/or print production in line with corporate standards for style and quality.
Work with Product Management, R&D and PMO to ensure the timely and cost-effective production of new documents and maintenance of existing documents.
Fulfil end-user documentation assignments such as production of new technical documentation for new or customized product introductions, or updates of existing technical documentation.
Estimate and schedule the time required to complete assignments and provide regular updates of progress.
Update appropriate databases and inform appropriate functions of the availability of new and revised documents.
Assist in the definition of development tools and platforms for efficient production and maintenance of end-user documentation and instructions.



Who you are
MSc degree preferably in biology chemistry, molecular biology, or related field; or BSc Science preferably in biology chemistry, molecular biology, or related field with minimum 1 years of relevant work experience
1+ years of progressively responsible experience in the writing, editing, and production of technical documentation (e.g., user manuals) in a life science or similar setting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability in original technical writing, document organization, document reorganization; experience editing others’ work
Knowledge of the Cytiva products
Experience of SDL Tridion or other XML based Content Management Systems
Proficiency in desktop publishing tools, for example Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
Fluent in English



Desired additional skills
Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, initiative
Ability to work on multiple parallel projects, to work independently and as part of a team, to work under time pressures and meet deadlines, to work with marketing, product management, and scientific staff
Demonstrated ability to pursue tasks to completion, results oriented
Experience of CAD related tools.



When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.
At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.