Technical Writer
- Source: LinkedIn
- EFOR
- $85,000 to $110,000 /yr
- On-site
- Albany
- Full-Time
- Mid level
Job Description
Technical Writer – Facilities & Maintenance
Location: Albany, New York
Company: EFOR
Client: Major Biopharmaceutical Manufacturer
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $85,000 – $110,000 annually , depending on experience and qualifications
Position Overview
EFOR is seeking a Technical Writer – Facilities & Maintenance to support a major biopharmaceutical manufacturing organization in the Albany, New York area.
The Technical Writer will partner with Facilities, Maintenance, Engineering, Utilities, Operations, and Quality teams to develop, revise, and standardize GMP-controlled documentation supporting manufacturing operations and facility maintenance activities.
The ideal candidate has experience in a regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment and is comfortable working directly with technical SMEs to translate complex maintenance and engineering activities into clear, practical, and compliant documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, revise, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, maintenance procedures, technical procedures, job aids, and training materials .
- Work directly with Facilities, Maintenance, Engineering, Utilities, Operations, and Quality SMEs to capture technical requirements.
- Translate technical information into clear, accurate, and user-friendly controlled documentation.
- Support documentation related to preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, facility systems, utilities, equipment operation, and troubleshooting .
- Review existing procedures and identify opportunities to improve clarity, consistency, usability, and compliance.
- Support the standardization of maintenance and facilities documentation across departments and equipment types.
- Ensure documentation complies with cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), site Quality Systems, and document-control requirements .
- Coordinate document reviews, revisions, approvals, and implementation with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Incorporate feedback from technicians, engineers, operators, and Quality personnel into procedures and work instructions.
- Support document remediation, periodic review, document migration, and lifecycle-management activities.
- Assist with the development of visual instructions, job aids, technical reference materials, and training documentation.
- Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives related to documentation quality and maintenance execution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Technical Communications, or a related discipline preferred.
- 3+ years of technical writing or GMP documentation experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting Facilities, Maintenance, Engineering, Utilities, Reliability, or Manufacturing Operations is strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of cGMP and Good Documentation Practices .
- Experience developing or revising:
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Work Instructions
- Maintenance Procedures
- Preventive Maintenance Procedures
- Equipment and Facility Procedures
- Troubleshooting Guides
- Training Materials
- Technical Documentation
- Ability to work effectively with maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, operators, and Quality personnel.
- Strong written communication, organization, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to understand technical processes and translate them into clear and executable instructions.
- Experience with systems such as Veeva, SAP, Blue Mountain, Maximo, TrackWise, or similar document-management / CMMS platforms is preferred.
Preferred Experience
- Experience within a GMP pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility .
- Exposure to Facilities, HVAC, utilities, manufacturing equipment, maintenance, calibration, or reliability activities .
- Experience supporting documentation remediation or standardization initiatives.
- Ability to independently manage multiple documents and coordinate reviews across several technical stakeholders.
Compensation & Benefits
EFOR offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Base salary: $85,000 – $110,000
- 20 days of Paid Time Off
- 9 paid company holidays
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employer-sponsored insurance a…
Skills
- veeva
- sap
- trackwise
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