MDL Information Systems is the world leader in providing databases and database-searching applications and tools to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. This includes developing documentation plans for the release based on Product Requirements and Engineering Specs. You will work with Product Managers to understand the end-users documentation requirements and work with Engineers to understand the technical details of the tools, including reading the code and writing examples. Experience creating white papers, user guides, programming manuals, and online help is also required. You must be able to read code for acquiring examples.
Some editorial experience is useful.
Must have experience working with engineers and you must be comfortable creating manuals from scratch rather than updating existing manuals. You should be able handling multiple projects. Experience with graphic tools would be a plus. Work with a cross-functional team, including individuals in Product Marketing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Technical Services, to prepare and implement documentation project plans. Produce high quality documentation from concept through production in coordination with other departments and other members of the Technical Publications team.