Senior Technical Writer

Bd Medical

Limerick

BD is looking for a highly talented Senior Technical Writer who will be working on multiple simultaneous complex projects and issues diverse in scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercising judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Analysing and interpreting data to determine appropriate syntax, style and grammatical usage required for documents. The Difference of One. Are you ready to make a difference in this world? Do you want to be part of a team that develops ground-breaking medical and biotechnology services and devices? One person can make a singular difference in saving and improving lives. At BD, we are looking for amazing, passionate and dedicated people like you. BD, a company standing on 120 years of innovation in medical technology, is currently recruiting talented individuals to join our new Research and Development (R&D) Centre of Excellence in Limerick. BD’s purpose is to advance the world of health. As part of our team, you will be on the forefront of creating and developing specialized devices, software solutions and systems to help others. Our new Centre in Limerick provides you with cutting edge technology and a creative environment to be inspired to tap into your inner genius. You are the one who can make the difference. Join us and be a crucial part of advancing the world of health! Be the Senior Technical Writer. Develop high-quality usable documents. The documents include the following types: User Guide, On-line Help, Install and Support, Field Service, Reports Booklet, Pocket Guide, Go-Live, Upgrade, Release Notes, and any other product specific ad hoc documents. Activities surrounding the development of these documents are: Attend, prepare for, and participate in weekly core team meetings. Develop effective subject matter expert relationships. Adhere to the Technical Publications Policies and Procedures Guide. Use a high degree of initiative to seek out information for documents. Prioritize assigned documents and effectively multitask. Write Documentation Plan for assigned documents. Write assigned documents. Author review assigned documents. Enter peer and engineering review edits. Index assigned documents. Illustrate assigned documents. Complete final document release checklist items. Meet all agreed upon deadlines. Complete peer review of assigned documents. Complete verification of assigned documents. Develop schedules for assigned documents. Complete status report. Attend, prepare for, and participate in weekly staff meetings. Collaborate with team members. Mentor Technical Writers. Provide a value-add service to the team by acting as a recognized subject matter expert for an integral software tool (FrameMaker, WebWorks, Word), indexing standards, illustration policy and procedures, or Technical Manual expertise. Introduce new tools that keep the department on the cutting edge of technology. Be Qualified: BA in English, Journalism or equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive experience with FrameMaker, Office, screen capture tools, illustration software, and Acrobat. Excellent writing, grammar, indexing, and editing skills. Excellent interview and follow-up skills. Demonstrate a high level of initiative. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Ability to use logic and creativity to solve complex problems. Ability to evaluate documentation requirements for new projects. Ability to effectively manage the delivery of priority tasks. Extensive experience with WebWorks, Documentum, FrameLink, IXGEN, Illustrator, and CorelDraw. The BD Difference. BD, founded in 1897, is a global medical technology company with over 40,000 associates in over 100 countries. We create specialized devices, solutions and systems to address many of the world’s most pressing healthcare needs. We operate under a single purpose: “to advance the world of health”. We have been a strong employer presence in Ireland for over 50 years. Join us and be our newest team member making the difference! About Us. BD is a leading global medical technology company that creates medical technology, devices and laboratory equipment for a variety of needs across the healthcare continuum. At BD, we are looking for candidates who possess passion, innovative solutions and a commitment to our one mission of improving access to groundbreaking medical and biotechnology services for people near and far, delivering state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge research in the battle to fight and cure infectious diseases. With a global reach that extends across 50 countries worldwide, our network of professionals collaborates on effective measures to deliver enhanced patient quality such as lower health care delivery costs, improved health care and safety, and expanded health care for all. Join our company and see how you can become a part of one global mission to make a difference in human health. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

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