Technical Writer (IT) - (m/f/d)

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Technical Writer (IT) - (m/f/d) Are you an experienced Technical Writer (m/f) looking for a new project? As one of Roche preferred suppliers we are looking for an experienced Technical Writer to provides user documnetation for diagnostic devices in the are including hematolgy, coagulation and Covid2 testing etc. The list of deliverables includes a wide range of printed and electronic documents, such as User Guides, Quick Start Guides, Online Help, and User Assistance.Your role as Technical Writer (IT)Writes and updates end user documentation in English for Roche instruments and software, while respecting project timelines and documentation standards, guidelines, and templates.Independently gathers and consolidates the information needed for the technical writing. Cooperatesclosely with the Documentation Manager, project teams, manufacturer, and subject matter experts in development teams and within GCS (both locally and globally).Independently creates and modifies illustrations as required (e.g. photographs, screenshots and diagrams) using appropriate software tools, or triggers the creation of illustrations/multimedia (CAD, photographs, videos) and integrates them into deliverables while adhering to established guidelinesOrganizes the subject matter expert review of the deliverables produced; documents and implements their inputCollects input for documentation updates and produces these updates in close cooperation with the Documentation Manager, subject matter experts and project teamsEnsures that quality targets, timelines, and regulatory requirements are respectedAfter translation, creates target language versions of deliverables (PDF and electronic)Uses knowledge and expertise to proactively contribute to regular updates of documentation tools, processes, and standards, in collaboration with other documentation departments and relevant stakeholdersChecks documents or topics written by other technical writers, ensuring that terminology and documentation guidelines have been followed. Provides feedback to the author regarding the changes neededContributes to the continuous growth of product terminology in close collaboration with the terminologist assigned to the productIn collaboration with the User Experience department and the Terminologist assigned to the project, creates English user interface messages, and reviews them for translatability, terminological correctness, and adherence to style guidelinesActively contributes to the risk assessment process for assigned products, ensuring that all relevant product risks and their mitigations are described in the documentationMay be responsible for documentation project management tasksMay be responsible for translation management tasks: manages translation activities with external agencies and coordinates the translation review process with affiliates Required skillsProven experience in the authoring of end user documentation, preferably in a diagnostics business environment Excellent knowledge of Adobe FrameMaker (XML-based) Good knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Acrobat ProfessionalKnowledge of multimedia tools and processes used in state-of-the-art technical documentation Excellent spoken and written command of English (native speaker or equivalent level). Fluent German isan advantage.Ability to communicate in an international environment with subject matter experts from different functional areas.Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe Further informationLocation: Zug, Switzerland Start date: August 2021 End date: December 2021Location: On boarding on site/ Home Office load tbd Interested? If you would like to apply for this project as Technical Writer (IT), please contact Hoa Ha via phone +41 44 588 2643 for more information. Or you can apply directly by clicking the Apply button.We are looking forward to your application.Sthree Switzerland is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.