Writer

Company: Abbott
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

**ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS:**

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott's life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations - with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.

**WHAT YOU'LL DO**

Create technical written service documentation in support of company's Hematology product lines. These documents will be used by our domestic and international customers, field service, technical support, customer support and clinical applications teams. Documents may include Operator, Service and Training Manuals, Directions for Use, Labels, Technical Service Bulletins, and technical manufacturing procedures as required.

Communicate with other writers, engineers, scientists, product managers, etc. to develop and understand technical content. Assist in document format and layout.

+ Responsible for producing clear, comprehensive and concise technical documentation.

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

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

+ Contributes to the completion of specific programs.

+ Document Service tickets for Global Service (In CMS Next).

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU'LL BRING**

Required

+ Bachelor's Degree preferably in English, Technical Communication, Engineering, Medical Technology or equivalent years' work experience.

+ 3-5 years' experience in technical writing, technical references materials and training materials.

+ Experience with MadCap FLARE and/or Adobe Frame Maker.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

+ **Training and career development** , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

+ **Financial security** through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

+ **Health care and well-being programs** including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

+ **Paid time off**

+ **401(k)** retirement savings with a generous company match

+ **The stability of a company** with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

**Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews (https://twitter.com/AbbottNews) .

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com

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