Technical Writing Consultant

Industry: Life Sciences/ AI procurement

Duration - 6 months

Location: Boston (North Station)

Onsite: Hybrid - 3 days onsite (Tuesday/Weds/Thursday), 2 days remote (Monday/Friday)

Day to day:

* Develop Documentation: Write, edit, and maintain user guides, API references, FAQs, and online help content that simplify complex technical information

* Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with engineers, product managers and customer-facing teams to gather insights, clarify requirements, and produce materials tailored to user needs.

* Create Engaging Content: Use visuals, examples, and clear language to help users quickly understand workflows, features, and functionality.

* Ensure Accessibility: Structure content for diverse audiences, including developers, researchers, and business users.

* Keep Content Updated: Continuously update documentation to reflect product changes, new features, and user feedback.

* Drive Standards: Contribute to the development of style guides and best practices to ensure consistency across all documentation.

Required Skills/Experience:

* 5 years of experience in technical writing with cloud-based platforms or SaaS software.

* Technical Skills: Familiarity with APIs, software development concepts, and tools like Swagger, Markdown, Git, Confluence, or similar platforms.

* Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for making complex concepts accessible.

* User-Centric Approach: A strong focus on understanding user needs and tailoring content to their workflows and challenges.

* Attention to Detail: Meticulous editing skills and a commitment to producing high-quality, error-free documentation.

* Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment with evolving priorities.

Nice to Have:

* Experience writing for a life sciences audience or familiarity with R&D workflows is a plus.