Technical Writer

**Technical Writer**:
Location: CRAPONNE, France
Position Type: Unfixed Term
Job Function: Other

bioMérieux S.A.

Technical Writer

We are looking for **a technical writer to join a team of 12 co-workers within the Product Labeling & Documentation department,** reporting to an Operational Manager within the PLD Operational Hub France

**What will be your mission at bioMérieux ?**

Responsible for initiating, updating, and maintaining the IFU (instruction for use) documentation, working closely with a broad range of internal cross-functional teams. Among the daily tasks are:

- Gathering documentary sources,
- Understanding the scope of the products and their marketing ranges
- Authoring package inserts, manuals, and labels for Reagents, and/or Systems and Instruments (English Master file)
- Scheduling and leading IFU dedicated meetings
- Handling the reviews and approval of the documentation
- Initiating and monitoring the translation and publication processes
- Comply with regulatory requirements, internal procedures, and established standards and templates
- Define and meet delivery dates, regularly updating the team coordinator on your progress
- Propose innovative solutions to enhance documentation usability and process efficiency

Regular trips from/to our Craponne and La Balme les Grottes sites are part of this role

**Who are you ?**
- You have a Master Degree in Technical Writing or Multilingual and Multimedia Communication, or can demonstrate/have professional experience in technical writing
- You master XML structured writing and the good practices of technical writing (Oxygen, DITA, XML, mínimalism). The knowledge of IxiaSoft is highly appreciated
- Communicate effectively and accurately, both in French and English (B2 certified)
- Immediate proficiency using Microsoft Office pack, Adobe Creative Suite, (in particular InDesign), DTP tools, illustration and image editing softwares
- Rely on pre-established written guidelines and corporate procedures to perform job functions and ensure consistency of IFU documentation
- Ability to recognize important and high-level technical information, and to report them in the IFU
- Can effectively work as part of an international team and support the team with a helpful attitude, facilitate/influence decisions, and comfortable in speaking up in meetings
- Demonstrate autonomy in managing daily tasks
- Ability to stay positive and calm in stressful situations
- Ability to adjust to changes in scheduling, and general flexibility in the work environment
- Effective organization, feel comfortable managing multiple authoring projects simultaneously

Working at bioMérieux means being involved long term with a pioneering, visionary and constantly growing company that allows its employees to live a stimulating and inspiring experience in a fulfilling work environment

Our internal mobility policy offers numerous opportunities for each of our 13 000 employees to blossom throughout their career, while respecting each employee’s individual talents as well as their personal and professional development.

At bioMérieux, over 200 professions - both scientific and non-scientific - offer our employees the opportunity to broaden their fields of expertise and develop cross-functional careers. We provide a rewarding experience in an international company that brings together talents from diverse backgrounds, thus fostering a daily aspiration to go beyond the limits.

Helping improve public health around in the world : our mission gives purpose to every profession practiced within the company.

bioMérieux is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/GINA.