Technical Writer – IT Life Sciences (Remote)

The American College of Radiology is a professional association serving over 42,000 members nationwide.  Consistent with the ACR’s mission to advance the practice of radiology and improve the health outcomes of the populations we serve, the ACR’s Center for Research and Innovation (CRI) has been a world leader in radiology clinical research for over 50 years.  Over this period, the CRI has conducted clinical research trials and other research projects that have transformed the practice of radiology, informed the development of clinical practice standards, led to new device approvals, and changed healthcare policy.

The CRI is the core radiology resource for NCI multicenter clinical trials involving diagnostic or therapeutic radiology.  And through active research committees in neuroradiology, cardiology, oncology, and pediatrics, the CRI has developed and delivered a diverse range of research studies in partnerships with academia and commercial sponsors.  Research studies range from prospective clinical trials to retrospective reader studies, novel imaging methods and imaging software, validation of biomarkers, radiomic feature analysis, and AI algorithm development and validation.

Based on these strategic objectives, ACR is seeking a Technical Writer to support College-wide IT initiatives supported by the Quality Assurance department.

Principal duties include:

• Research, plan, develop, organize, write, and edit technical software development lifecycle (SDLC) validation documentation for multiple concurrent projects, ensuring that the documentation is clear, concise, and accurate
• Edit and organize existing and new control documents (e.g., POL, SOP, WI, FRM, UG, etc.) supporting IT and Clinical research processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., GxP)
• Research, evaluate, and recommend tools and methods to improve documentation development efforts
• Ensures quality control of all documents, maintaining continuity of style and content

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

• College degree in Technical Writing, or related relevant field
• 5+ years of technical documentation experience preferably in a regulated biotechnology/healthcare or software development environment
• Ability to translate complex technical information into easily understandable documentation
• Must have excellent English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure abilities in order to write clear and accurate documents
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organization skills, plus the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence tools a plus

If you would like to put your experience to great use in a professional team-oriented environment, please apply online. To learn more about ACR’s rewarding employee experience, culture, and benefits, visit: https://www.acr.org/About-ACR/Work-With-Us

ACR is committed to a total rewards compensation philosophy that includes base salary in addition to our full suite of comprehensive benefits.  ACR’s goal is to pay competitively and equitably.  It is typical for individuals to be hired in the entry to middle of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on each case’s circumstances.  A reasonable estimate of the annual compensation range for this position is 71-95k.  

ACR offers a rewarding employee experience: innovative culture, professional growth potential, competitive compensation, and an exceptional benefits package, including a defined contribution pension plan, 403(b); generous paid time off package; insurance plans with the leading providers; flexible spending; tuition reimbursement; training opportunities; and wellness reimbursement.