Technical Writer - II

Job Title: Technical Writer II

Location: 6465 National Drive, Livermore, CA 94550-8808

Duration: 6 Months (Possible extension and conversion based on performance)

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Job Summary

Seeking a Technical Writer II to support the Heart Failure Division by documenting business and operational processes using established templates. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, gathering information from stakeholders, creating process documentation, and maintaining approved documents. Candidates must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain process documentation using standardized templates.
• Gather information through meetings, existing documentation, and internal systems.
• Collaborate with managers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to document processes accurately.
• Review drafts with stakeholders, incorporate feedback, and finalize documentation.
• Upload approved documents and maintain document control.
• Perform document scanning and general administrative/documentation tasks as needed.
• Manage multiple documents and projects simultaneously.
• Follow up with stakeholders to clarify information and ensure documentation accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Technical Writer or Document Specialist.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Associate degree with relevant work experience will also be considered.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Salesforce.
• Experience with Windchill is a plus.

Top Skills

• Technical Writing
• Process Documentation
• Document Control
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Salesforce
• Windchill (Preferred)
• Critical Thinking

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.