Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

When product teams need user guides and other instructional content for the reagents, software, and instruments we sell, they contact the Technical Communications group. We gather and analyze technical and product information from scientists, software developers, engineers, product managers, and other team members, then collaborate with them to deliver high-quality user instructions to our customers. In short, we create content that makes our products easy to use and helps scientists reach their intended results.

Responsibilities:

• Create technical end-user documentation to support products related to genetic analysis, biomarker discovery, predictive genomics, reproductive health, pathogen detection, disease-specific solutions, forensics, and human identification
• Assemble information from research scientists, product managers, hardware and software engineers, regulatory analysts, and other business team members.
• Collaborate with a fun and agile team to continuously move projects along tight timelines.
• Participate in sprint planning, setup, and retrospectives.
• Organize content into topics and publications following DITA standards and department information models.
• Estimate and schedule large documentation projects.
• Actively solicit input from product teams and participate in project team meetings.
• Manage multiple writing projects simultaneously.
• Learn and use an XML-based authoring tool and content management system. You may also work with additional authoring tools as needed.
• Follow all process, style, and brand guidelines.
• Lead special projects in the department as needed.

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in science. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

• Writing experience in a scientific environment or the life sciences industry.
• Experience leading multiple projects or work streams and setting schedules and priorities.
• Experience with topic-based authoring using DITA preferred.
• Experience with XML authoring tools preferred.
• Experience with HTML and CSS markup languages a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Able to write clearly, concisely, accurately, and quickly.
• Able to organize information logically and think critically.
• Deep understanding of technical/scientific content.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Keen attention to detail and high regard for quality.
• Adept at learning new processes and software tools.
• Knowledge of relevant style guides.
• Expertise in Component Content Management Systems and XML or HTML is desirable.

We offer:

• The innovative environment of the rapidly growing international company. Energetic, diverse and highly motivated team;
• Hard-working, driven and supportive working culture and outstanding development possibilities to increase your potential;
• Opportunity to contribute to global organization and work with experts;
• Personal and professional career opportunities in the field of high technology;
• The possibility to go to/from work by free bus, 70% compensated lunch in the company canteen, we serve coffee/tea;
• An incentive package of additional benefits (annual bonus for results, accident insurance, health insurance).

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 120,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and
contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation

The monthly salary range estimated for this position based in Lithuania is €2 625,00–€3 937,50.