Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Congestive Heart Failure, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operational Improvement, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Salesforce.com, Technical Editing, Technical Writing, Time Management, Windchill PLM Software, Writing Skills
Duration: 6 Months (Potential Extension/Conversion)
Location: Livermore, CA 94550 (100% Onsite)
Shift: Monday Friday | 8:00 AM 5:00 PMJob SummaryAbbott is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Writer II to support the Heart Failure Division by creating and maintaining process documentation for Operations and Continuous Improvement teams. The ideal candidate will work closely with managers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to develop clear, accurate, and standardized documentation using established templates.
Key Responsibilities- Create, edit, and maintain technical documents, work instructions, and process documentation.
- Gather information through meetings, interviews, existing documentation, and internal systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure documentation accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare document drafts, manage stakeholder reviews, and incorporate feedback.
- Upload and maintain approved documents in document management systems.
- Work on multiple documentation projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Perform document scanning, filing, and general administrative support as needed.
- Ensure documentation complies with company standards and quality requirements.
- Follow up with stakeholders to clarify processes and obtain approvals.
Required Qualifications- Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Technical Writer, Documentation Specialist, or similar role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
- Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience using Salesforce is preferred.
- Experience with Windchill is a plus.
Education- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Associate degree with relevant work experience will also be considered.