Technical Writer, Quality Assurance

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Our location in Sylmar, CA currently has an opportunity for a Technical Writer, Quality Assurance.

THIS IS AN ONSITE DAILY REQUIRED POSITION.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Sylmar, CA location in the CRM Division.  As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats.

What You'll Work On

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

Working under general supervision, researches, writes, and edits customer-facing documentation, procedures, and attendant manuals in support of communications with healthcare professionals and engineering functions related to medical device technology.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working within the confines of the Abbott Quality Assurance policy as well as domestic and international regulatory requirements, writes, edits, and formats a wide variety of communications for healthcare professionals.

• Collaborates with development and quality engineering, marketing, regulatory affairs, and clinical engineering personnel, among others, to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Recommends overall organization and layout, mode of presentation, publication methods, and related matters.

• Develops publication concepts for the best communication of subject matter.

• Coordinates with domestic and international personnel to write and edit customer-facing documentation which also addresses local requirements and product usage.

• Coordinates publication with commercial sales, field technical support, outside sources and vendors.

• Leads projects to implement new technology for use by Customer Quality.

• Leads projects to improve departmental processes that require cooperation from other functional groups.

• Troubleshoots existing processes and technologies.

• Remains current on developments in and knowledge of the company's products, worldwide markets, policies, and objectives, including regulatory requirements and restrictions.

• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management

• Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelors Degree in a relevant technical discipline, Communications, Marketing, English or equivalent. Or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Experience/Background

Minimum 1 year

Experience Details

• As a technical writer, preferably in a medical device company environment.
• Must possess comprehensive written and verbal communication, interpersonal, presentation, analytical, project management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle a large volume of projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Must be highly organized and attentive to detail.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to travel approximately 5%, including internationally.

WHAT WE OFFER :

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$72,100.00 – $114,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Medical Writing

DIVISION:CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

LOCATION:United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Standard

TRAVEL:Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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