Sr. Technical Writer Job at Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus

Battelle delivers when others can’t.

We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

Battelle is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to support a broad Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) team.

The Technical Writer will be responsible for generating research documents, proposals, products, or concepts to be documented and easily understood by a broad audience.

The successful applicant will develop required documentation as well as review/edit documentation developed by others.

The ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with customers and within the team is essential.

Preferred Experience & Responsibilities

• Attends meetings to identify additional requirements and communicates these to the respective teams for implementation.
• Demonstrates the ability to swiftly shift priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Provides support to engineers, developers, and scientists.
• Develops processes, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts (SMEs) and other stakeholders to gather technical information and develop proposals in compliance with commercial and government requirements and regulations.
• Works with SMEs, Program Managers, and staff to assist in collection and analysis of technical concepts, technologies, and solutions to create innovative and effective proposals.
• Creates technical narratives, diagrams, infographics, and other visual aids to effectively communicate complex technical concepts.
• Writes, rewrites, and edits technical documentation, communication, and reference materials for research and development purposes, client deliverables, and proposals.
• Organizes and restructures documents to meet information dissemination objectives.
• Ensures proper use of references, secondary sources, and ancillary materials in compliance with copyright laws.
• Advises staff on planning and organizing information, visual presentations, and graphic illustrations.
• Provides high-quality assurance by reviewing documents for structure, coherence, logic, tone, and style, ensuring they meet customer requirements.
• Coordinates with Project Managers and Principal Investigators to establish project schedules, requirements and plans document production cycles.
• Oversees the creation of written material packages and liaises between the publication/proposal center staff, research group, and Communications Group.
• May provide direction and training to less experienced staff.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communication or in a technical field.
• Five years of experience as a writer of technical publications, processes, instructions, and proposals; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.
• US citizenship is required and must have an active secret level security clearance.
• Must have excellent grammatical and rhetorical skills and be familiar with a broad range of communication techniques and styles.
• The ability to adapt to changing document specifications and ability to manage a multi-author/multi-reviewer publication cooperatively are vital.
• A high level of computer literacy is required; familiarity with a variety of applications, including Microsoft products, is necessary.
• Requires knowledge and understanding of the documentation cycle, including layout, graphic design, and web design.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job.

Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  
  For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
• Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated.

If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer.

We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law.

Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives.

We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members.

No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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