Technical Writer - Austin, TX

TECHWR002-04

Looking for a fast-paced job in the exciting field of biotechnology? Luminex Corporation is seeking a technical writer with 1-3 years experience. If you have excellent oral communication skills, the desire to learn new technologies, and can work on multiple projects simultaneously, we want to hear from you.

The primary focus of technical writers at Luminex is authoring and/or revising a wide range of technical documentation in FrameMaker, and creating online help systems using RoboHelp.

Duties/Responsibilities of Position:

• Create and maintain original documentation, such as user manuals, appendices, field service manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, and any other Luminex Corporation materials requiring technical writing, ensuring accuracy and completeness of technical documentation according to project schedules and needs.

• Research Technical Information when Required.

• Test documented procedures for accuracy and usability – both printed manuals and online help.

• Participate in design reviews and recommendations regarding design and usability of the documentation.

• Work with development team to establish milestones for documentation development and delivery.

• Collaborate with programmers, engineers, and/or product management during design phase to gain an understanding of the product.

• Edit illustrations, photographs, diagrams, and charts; and assist in graphic layouts.

• Perform peer reviews as required and will determine appropriate review personnel and distribute project draft materials for review

• Contribute to the scheduling process and publication plans by providing accurate work estimates to project leads and managers

• Provide status updates to the technical writing lead and project managers as required. Communicate all relevant risks to task completion to the technical writing lead in a timely and proactive manner.

• Adhere to departmental SOPs and Luminex Corporation Ops

• Perform document control functions as appropriate.

Experience/Education Required/Desired: