Fort Washington, PA - Technical Writer – Scientific I

Job Description:

• Responsible for the preparation of accurate and complete scientific documentation for all aspects of the R&D product development lifecycle from bench-scale to commercialization, both from a process development and formulation perspective as well as the analytical chemistry elements
• The role requires fundamental understanding of R&D processes to assist in the evaluation/interpretation of scientific data to form and document resulting conclusions
• The role also entails maintenance and management of systems for indexing, storage, and archiving of all scientific R&D documents
• Prepares technical documents according to established format guidelines in support of department activities (documents include validation protocols and reports, technical reports, developmental manufacturing orders, PD test methods and specifications, OJTs, etc.)
• Controls the circulation of work in progress and maintains active and historical documents
• Assists department staff in activities where there is substantial data input required
• Manages electronic databases and systems such as project management software and business applications software

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of BSc or college diploma in the science field; some working knowledge of pharmaceutical R&D processes would be an asset
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience within the pharmaceutical or related industry
• Strong oral and written communication; good problem solving and decision making skills
• Scientific training and fundamental understanding of the product development practices, procedures and regulations
• Ability to review, interpret and make scientific conclusions and recommendations based on developmental data sets
• Accurate and complete documentations practices including a well-developed scientific vocabulary
• Strong computer skills including working knowledge of business software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc.
• Daily and almost continuous use of a computer; a high level of keyboarding and computer activity is required
• Limited travel
• Some lifting/transport of document boxes (25lbs)
• Adherence to appropriate safety guidelines

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