Technical Writer / Technischer Redakteur (m/f/d) (Technische/r Redakteur/in)
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. Location/Division Specific Information We are a research, development, and production site in Bremen currently, with about 500 employees, whose “high-end” measurement and analysis instruments (mass spectrometers) are used in research and science worldwide. Our innovative products in the fields of Life Sciences MS and Inorganic MS, as well as T Elemental Analysis, are among the leading products globally in their respective markets.
A day in the Life:
- Developing user manuals, online help, and service documentation for our instruments and their software in Technical English, using FrameMaker and/or a system for managing content (e.g. Schema ST4, SDL Tridion Docs);
- Acquisition, evaluation, and incorporation of information from our experts;
- Putting legal requirements into effect in accordance with prevailing standards and norms;
- Implementation of internal corporate design guidelines;
- Creation and editing of graphics, photos, and videos;
- Independent collaboration on multiple projects;
- Pre- and post-processing of translations of our manuals;
- Willingness to learn changing working methods as use of AI tools.
Keys to Success:
- Completed education as a Technical Writer, or alternatively a scientific university degree (e.g., Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Linguistics) Experience
- Several years of professional experience as a Technical Writer. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Knowledge of creating texts in Technical English;
- Experience in FrameMaker, preferably also in a Content Management System (e.g. Schema ST4, SDL Tridion Docs);
- Knowledge of common standards and guidelines for the creation of technical documentation;
- Knowledge of common MS Office products (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel);
- Experience with image editing programs (Corel PaintShop Pro, Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator, SnagIt) and/or video creation programs;
- High linguistic and interpersonal skills (English and, if possible, German);
What we offer:
- Employment with an innovative, future-oriented organization
- Outstanding career and development prospects
- Company pension scheme and other fringe benefits
- Exciting company culture which stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of , color, religion, ___ , orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status.