What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer/Editor position at IPS-Integrated Project Services?
Job Description:
In this role, you will support IPS’s technical teams in three areas: Development of proposals to provide architectural and engineering services, development of technical reports, and development of technical specifications.
Additional Responsibilities:
At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented Technical Writer/Editor to join our dedicated team based out of our headquarters in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.
In this role, you will support IPS’s technical teams in three areas: Development of proposals to provide architectural and engineering services, development of technical reports, and development of technical specifications.
Additional Responsibilities:
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Work with IPS project managers, engineers, and architects to develop technical content for proposals.
- You are not expected to provide the technical content, however, you should be able to develop the ability to understand and challenge the contributions of others.
- Work with IPS project managers, engineers, and architects in the production of technical reports.
- Ensure consistent style and content level in documents that have been assembled by multiple contributors.
- Ensure that the appearance of these documents enhances IPS’s image in the eyes of our clients.
- Work with architects and engineers to edit written technical specifications.
- Act as a writing expertise resource to project teams and consult on writing and document production issues.
- Other projects as assigned.
This role is unique in that it requires writing and editing contributions as well as oversight of the aesthetic qualities of the written documents produced by the IPS design division.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- 5 years of technical writing experience.
- Impeccable spelling, grammar, and writing style.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to scrutinize written work product, focus on fine detail, and perfect writing and appearance.
- Strong interest in and knowledge of the Life Sciences industries, including Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and/or Laboratory industries.
- The ability to organize work on competing priorities.
- Willingness to work in an office environment as required by IPS leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in writing architectural and engineering specifications.
- Experience in the architectural, engineering, and construction industries.
- A BA or BS degree.
IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit www.ipsdb.com.
Specialties
Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Attention Search Firms / Third-Party Recruiters: IPS is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities with IPS. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at IPS via email, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at IPS in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for a specific position will be deemed the sole property of IPS, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by IPS as a result of the referral or through other means.
Specialties
Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Attention Search Firms / Third-Party Recruiters: IPS is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities with IPS. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at IPS via email, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at IPS in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for a specific position will be deemed the sole property of IPS, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by IPS as a result of the referral or through other means.
