Technical 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.
Are you in the beginning of your career, looking for a Technical Writer position? Come and join our growing Technical Documentation team based in Uppsala!


What you’ll do
Research, write, edit, review, proof-read, and publish user documentation, ensuring 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.
Create and edit text, illustrations, photos and CAD illustrations.
Ensure compliance of technical user documentation according to current regulations and guidelines, providing guidance on documentation strategy.
Estimate and schedule the time required to complete assignments and provide regular updates of progress.
Update appropriate databases and hand-over user documentation to relevant functions.
Work with other functions (such as Product Management, R&D, PTC, Manufacturing and PMO) for the timely and cost-effective production of new documents, as well as maintenance of existing documents.
Advise receiving functions of the availability of new and revised documents.
Assist in the definition of instructions, processes, tools and platforms for efficient production, and maintenance of, user documentation.
Support with driving continuous improvements. For example, harmonizing user documentation and ways of working with collaborating partners.
Review and approve user documentation (depending on experience).



Who you are
MSc degree preferably in biology, chemistry, molecular biology, or related field; or a BSc Science with at least 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 medical device 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 is a plus.
Experience of SDL Tridion or other XML based Content Management Systems.
Experience in desktop publishing tools for example Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Proficiency 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.



For questions about the role please contact hiring manager Barbara Yermen barbara.yermen@cytiva.com. Last day of application is the 27th of June.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available here.
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.


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