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Subject:2 Positions Available-- Toronto area From:Heather Searl <SearlHL -at- SCIEX -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 8 Apr 1998 16:04:15 -0400
> Hi,
>
> We have an opening for a junior and a more senior technical writer in
> our small but expanding Technical Writing group.
>
> SCIEX develops and manufactures mass spectrometers and related
> software. This is pretty high tech stuff, so we are looking for good
> writers who can interview scientists and engineers and translate all
> of the techno-mumbo jumbo into readable documents, but not necessarily
> writers with the scientific or engineering background required to
> intuitively understand the technology.
>
> SCIEX is a great place to work, with opportunities to work on a
> variety of projects and create manuals in a variety of formats. We are
> creating everything from traditional print manuals, to online help and
> interactive CD based documentation.
>
> For more information about SCIEX and our products check out:
>http://www.pesciex.com or http://www.mdsintl.com/sciex/home.htm
> If you are interested, please send a resume and cover letter to:
>
> Human Resources
> 71 Four Valley Drive
> Concord ON
> L4K 4V8
>
> fax: 905 660-2600
> careers -at- sciex -dot- com
>
>
> SENIOR TECHNICAL WRITER
> ======================
> PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
>
> The creation and up-keep of hardware and software user's guides,
> service manuals and on-line help for all SCIEX products.
>
> RESPONSIBILITIES:
>
> Write and edit text and create illustrations to produce
> comprehensive, accurate and instructive documentation.
>
> Interview scientific and engineering staff, consult product
> specifications, and operate equipment and software to gather
> information necessary to create user's guides, service manuals, and
> help systems.
>
> Work as part of project teams to ensure that manuals are an
> integral part of the product, and that the production of manuals
> comply with project milestones and deadlines.
>
> Design print and online documents focusing on ensuring the
> document is appropriate for the intended audience.
>
> Define detailed documentation plans and work schedules with
> input from development and marketing managers.
>
> Ensure documents conform to ISO 9000 standards and internal
> quality and production standards.
>
> Coordinate document review process with scientists, engineers
> and management to ensure technical accuracy.
>
> QUALIFICATIONS:
>
> Post secondary degree or diploma in Technical Writing, English
> and/or Engineering/Science
3 to 5 years technical writing experience
> Excellent written and oral communications skills
> Excellent organizational skills
> Detail oriented
> Proficient with desktop publishing, online help creation and
> graphics software
> Capable of working with minimal supervision
>
>
> JUNIOR TECHNICAL WRITER
> ======================
> PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
>
> The creation and up-keep of hardware and software user's guides,
> service manuals and on-line help for all SCIEX products.
>
> RESPONSIBILITIES:
>
Similar to the Senior position outlined above.
> QUALIFICATIONS:
>
> Post secondary degree or diploma in Technical Writing, English
> and/or Engineering/Science
> Excellent written and oral communications skills
> Excellent organizational skills
> Detail Oriented
> Working knowledge of desktop publishing, online help creation
> and graphics software
>
>
>
>
>
