Technical Writer Opening

[Chapa, Kate]

Hi All,

I'm the Technical Recruiter with IntraLase Corp. located in Irvine, CA.
We are known for our niche Femtosecond Technology.  The IntraLase
ultrafast femtosecond laser is the first bladeless
<http://www.intralase.com/corporate/aboutus/index.html##>  laser
technology for performing Step One of LASIK and the most accurate
technology for corneal flap creation available today. The laser focuses
an infrared beam of light to precisely separate tissue through a process
called photodisruption. In this process, the focused laser pulses divide
material at the molecular level without the transfer of heat or impact
to the surrounding tissue.  

We have a full time Technical Writer opening in our Product Development
Department.  Below is the job description, if this is an opportunity you
would like to explore, please contact me via e-mail.  Great people know
great people!  In the event it is not a fit for you, feel free to
forward this on to your network of people you know. 

 

Technical Writer

Product Development

 

Job Summary

 

Create technical written documentation in support of company's medical
device product lines.  These documents will be used by our domestic and
international customers, field service, technical support, customer
support and clinical applications personnel. These documents will
include Operator, Service and Training Manuals, Directions for Use and
Labels. Communicate with other writers, engineers, scientists, product
managers, etc. to develop and understand technical content. Assist in
document format and layout.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (fundamental job duties):

 

Technical Writer:

1.      Work closely with the appropriate engineering, marketing,
regulatory affairs, field service, technical support and clinical
applications personnel to develop Service Manuals, Training Materials,
Directions for Use and labeling.

2.      Ensure compliance with all domestic and foreign regulatory
standards and requirements, as well as all internal guidelines regarding
format, style and content.

3.      Create photographs, diagrams graphics as required to support
documentation.

4.      Develop and manage the in-house documentation printing process.

5.      Coordinate the use of outside vendors to translate, certify and
deliver all new releases and changes to labeling and manuals.

6.      May be called upon to assist with the documentation of
functional requirements or other design inputs on development projects.

 

Requirements:

 

Education and Experience:    

Must either have a college degree in English, Technical Communication or
equivalent work experience.

 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to understand
and explain technical details.  Must have good organizational skills and
the ability to multitask, set priorities and meet deadlines.  Strong
attention to detail and a team player.

 

5 years experience in technical writing, technical references materials
and training materials. 

 

Medical device experience required and basic understanding of FDA QSR
and ISO regulations

 

Portfolio of technical documentation a must.  

 

Computer Skills:                    

Must have expert knowledge of Microsoft Word including the extensive use
of styles, languages and formats in Word.  Extensive experience with
graphics programs i.e., Visio, Corel, Adobe Acrobat Writer or similar
applications. 

 

 

Thanks and Best Regards, 

Kate Chapa

Technical Recruiter, Human Resources

(877) 393-2020 ext. 399 toll-free

(949) 859-6219 Fax 

IntraLase(r) Corp.

New Shape of Vision(r)

www.intralase.com <http://www.intralase.com/>