DirecciónWondering what’s within Beckman Coulter Diagnostics? Take a closer look.
At first glance, you’ll see that for more than 80 years we’ve been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and healthcare forward. Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. We’re building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. Look again and you’ll see we are invested in you, providing the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful.
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.
The Technical Writer for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for writing, formating, producing, and revising technical documentation for existing product lines and new product development in our Content Management System (CMS). You will work as a member of project teams in an Agile development environment, and collaborate with Software Developers, Engineers, Technical Support, Project Managers, Product Managers, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance, and other members of the team to gather information and obtain approval.
This position is part of the Technical Documentation department located in Munich and will be hybrid. This is a temporary position for 2 years.
If you thrive in a supporting role and want to work to build a world-class Techncial Documentation organization—read on.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Ensure quality and technical accuracy of content and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Communicate project status and issues to Technical Publications Project Manager and/or Core Teams, Project Management, Analysts, Technical Writers, Coordinators, Management, and other stakeholders, as required.
Read, understand, and follow documentation and department procedures, including global procedures.
Ensure that skills are maintained on a continual basis to support Technical Publications activities and objectives, and participate in process improvement efforts.
Adhere to the company’s Style Guide, terminology guidelines, and relevant best-practice guidelines.
Define appropriate multimedia (such as 2D figures, 3D animation, photos, videos, screenshots) for accompanying written documentation.
Provide support for the Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs processes that the team adheres to.
The essential requirements of the job include:
Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, or related field and relevant experience.
Excellent communication, writing, and grammar skills in the English language at the native-speaker level.
Ability to manage complex projects independently and collaborate with subject matter experts.
Ability to create documentation for automated medical laboratory equipment (both hardware and software).
Experience with or fundamental knowledge of CMSs, XML, and DITA.
It would be a plus if you also have experience in the following:
Experience with the following: SDL TriSoft, XMetal, Acrolinx, Illustrator, working in an Agile Development process.
Experience in, and know-how of, terminology management.
Experience in the medical device field with the ability to work and flourish in a diverse, multinational R&D environment.
German and or other language skills.
We offer:
Modern, virtual working approach in an exciting international environment.
Locations in the beautiful Munich area, close to public transportation.
Flexible working hours and hybrid working where possible.
Equal career opportunities and gender equal pay.
Active Diversity & Inclusion Council to ensure an inclusive work environment.
Contribution to the costs of the job-ticket of the public transportation of Munich.
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part-time at the Company location identified above and part-time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide.
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.
At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.
