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CEPHEID

Cepheid (Nasdaq: CPHD) is a leading molecular diagnostics company that is dedicated to improving healthcare by developing, manufacturing, and marketing accurate yet easy-to-use molecular systems and tests. By automating highly complex and time-consuming manual procedures, the company's solutions deliver a better way for institutions of any size to perform sophisticated genetic testing for organisms and genetic-based diseases. Through its strong molecular biology capabilities, the company is f... Read More

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Technical Writer

ob Summary:

Cepheid has an opportunity for a Technical Writer. This position is responsible for delivering product labeling and end-user instructions for an IVD & Medical Device supplier. You will work with Cepheid's Technical Support, R&D, Regulatory, Marketing and Legal departments to write technical documents, application notes, Product Inserts and Manuals for Operator, Installation, and Servicing for our instrumentation and reagent product lines.
Responsibilities:

The Technical Writer will be involved in managing translations of diagnostic package inserts and manuals. The candidate will also work with outside vendors to make sure that the aforementioned documents are correct and are delivered on time for new product launches. The candidate must have very strong writing skills and must be familiar with PCR, Real-Time PCR and other scientific concepts. The Technical Writer must be able to work with a diverse group of people and also work to deliver materials on short schedules following the Cepheid defined process.

Required Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities:

    * Must be proficient in technical writing software such as Adobe Frame maker, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and In-Design Software.
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      Familiarity with PCR, Real-Time PCR is a plus.
    * The ability to work in a cross-functional Project Management environment and meet project timelines
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      Define appropriate documentation deliverables to meet the requirements
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      Research, write, and edit assigned topics
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      Write with excellent English grammar
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      Experience writing both software and hardware manuals
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      Self-started
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      Focus on details

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Vacancy type:	Full Time	Contact Mode:	not provided
Fax:	+1-408-541-4192	Contact Name:	not provided
Job Duration:	not provided	Phone:	+1-408-541-4191
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