Technical Documentation Writer - software

e 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.
We are seeking a Technical Documentation Writer to the Technical Documentation Group (TechDoc) in Uppsala, Sweden. The focused will be on user documentation for software. The group produces and maintains customer-facing user documentation that supports products manufactured at all Cytiva locations. This position will be responsible for the creation of customer-facing user documentation in a manner that meets corporate standards and style. Does this sound exciting? Then we would love to hear from you!
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, branding and quality, legal guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Work with other functions (such as product management, research & development, customized products, regulatory, manufacturing, and project management office) for 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 product introductions (NPIs) 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 IT/Computer science/software engineering, or related field; or BSc Science preferably IT/Computer science/software engineering or related field with relevant work experience.
2+ years of progressively responsible experience in the writing, editing, and production of technical documentation (e.g., software manuals).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability in original technical writing, document organization, document reorganization; experience editing others’ work.
Experience in software documentation desirable.
Experience of SDL Tridion or other XML based Content Management Systems.
Proficient in desktop publishing tools for example Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Experience in HTML/CSS.
Fluent in English.

Desired additional skills
Knowledge of the Cytiva products.
Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, initiative.
Capability to work independently and as part of a team, partnering marketing, product management, and scientific staff.
Ability to pursue tasks to completion, results oriented. Ability to work on multiple parallel projects and with competing priorities.
Experience of CAD related tools.
Experience in video editing is considered a merit.

Our business is growing quickly and we hire across the board. Interview and selection will happen continuously
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.


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