Technical Writer I

DescriptionIt is not every day that you can say that the software you helped develop will save hundreds or thousands of lives per year, but at bioMerieux, we put innovation to work in life-saving diagnostic devices deployed across the world.With engineering centers in St. Louis, France, and Italy, our Systems Development team collaborates globally to build products that ensure patient health and consumer safety.From antibiotic susceptibility testing to organism identification with mass spectrometry, bioMerieux offers challenging opportunities in a science-based domain with a public health focus. If you're passionate about solving real-world problems, you'll find a home in our team of expert software developers, engineers, and microbiologists.Click Here to

Be More" - With the bioMerieux Systems Development TeamJob DescriptionAs a member of a highly collaborative, cross-functional software-development team, the Technical Writer will drive updates of user-facing documentation and work with software business analysts and subject-matter experts to refine software requirements and specifications to develop software for innovative diagnostic solutions that help hospitals determine the correct antibiotics to treat millions of infected patients each year.Position ResponsibilitiesThe ideal candidate will have a knack for simplifying complex technical language and will be responsible for : Reviewing, updating and maintaining modifications to user-facing documentation and ensuring documentation is up-to-date and comprehensive, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with project goals and user needsAssisting team with creation of knowledge-transfer documentation for demonstration of software to stakeholdersSimplifying and organizing software requirements and specifications documentationCreating clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation for various audiencesMaintaining and updating documentation as neededMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent professional experienceMinimum 1 year experience working as a Technical Writer, with proven ability to simplify complex technical concepts and languageExceptional written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailProficiency in documentation tools and softwareAbility to work in a highly collaborative team environmentPreferred Qualifications : Experience in an ISO / FDA regulated environment as a member of a product-development organization (medical-device or biotech industry) preferredExperience in working alongside a software-development projectExperience working with software application-lifecycle-management (ALM) tools such as Helix, Jira, etc