Technical Writer III

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division Specific Information

Work Location: Carlsbad, CA (on-site)

Group: Life Sciences Solutions Group

Division: Biosciences Division

How will you make an impact?

As a Technical Writer, you will be an important part of a cross-functional team tasked with aiding the site's operational team in problem-solving, process implementation, and investigative management, both independently and collaboratively. In this role, you will provide critical support to the manufacturing operational team by addressing daily quality issues and leading various initiatives, agendas, and projects.

What will you do?

Develop precise and concise work instructions tailored to technical and scientific manufacturing procedures.Innovate and formulate procedures that align with product specifications and uphold thorough quality standards.Analyze historical production records and manufacturing documents to capture relevant data and insights into existing processes.Prepare investigation and root cause analysis reports per established quality standards.Develop close collaboration with manufacturing department personnel to resolve optimal document formats and identify methods, protocols, and standard methodologies to integrate into the instructions.Create and maintain documents using an electronic document management system.Ensure adherence to SKU data standards and supply chain prerequisites that impact SKU configuration.Collaborate with team members to efficiently distribute workloads, manage project progress, and conduct thorough reviews of colleagues' work to ensure accuracy.Own the design of validation documents and lead their implementation to completion.Lead initiatives for the implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to rectify deviations and address customer complaints.Apply internal software systems, including ERP, SKU Wizard, and Product Lifecycle Management, to lead the creation and modification of raw materials, sub-assemblies, and finished goods SKUs, ensuring accurate alignment with current manufacturing processes.

How will you get here?

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or Engineering

Experience

2+ years of experience developing and editing engineering documentation for production workflows and manufacturing records. Proven experience evaluating and editing SOP's and other documentation for accuracy and comprehension Proven ability to write multiple Work Instructions and Validation Reports that align with product specifications and regulatory standards3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or similar role2+ years of experience in an ISO or cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment2+ years of experience in technical writingProficiency with ERP systems and a basic understanding of cost accounting and standard manufacturing financialsFamiliarity with Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Systems and tools (or equivalent Continuous Improvement and Lean Systems)Previous experience working with multifunctional teams on projects of varying complexityUnderstanding of manufacturing processes and inter-departmental responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office Software, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPointCollaboration skills and the ability to effectively influence othersExcellent verbal and written communication skillsThrives in a fast-paced work environmentConsistently meticulous and precise in performing responsibilitiesMaintains a positive demeanor towards the job and colleaguesResults driven and data-focusedProficient in understanding manufacturing operational flows, including but not limited to Formulations, Protein Purification, Antibody Manufacturing, Filling, and Assembly/PackagingPossesses robust project management skillsProactively anticipates needs and identifies solutions to problems

This position has not been approved for relocation assistance.

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Compensation And Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $84,000.00–$124,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programsEmployee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursementAt least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings planEmployees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards