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Job Title Technical Writer II
Company Applied Biosystems
Location Foster City, CA
Requisition 08-21474
Job Function Marketing Marketing Communications

Required Responsibilities:

• Write and edit copy (ads, brochures, etc.) for Global Marketing staff
• Write and edit articles for TechNotes & Innovations newsletter
• Cross edit copy from other writers in group
• Edit other scientific materials destined for customers
• Participate in ongoing product training and R&D lab meetings
• Maintain project tracking docs, style docs, newsletter tracking docs, as needed.

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree (M. A.) or equivalent in molecular biology, biochemistry or similar field; or 4-10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of higher education and experience.
• 2+ years laboratory research

Preferable Skills and Attributes:

• excellent written & verbal communication skills
• strong scientific background in DNA sequencing, genotyping, and PCR (especially real-time PCR) technologies
• advanced use of MSWord (editing features), Excel, PowrPoint, and Adobe Acrobat for editing pdfs; knowledge of FrameMaker and Quark/InDesign a plus
• aptitude for learning new software
• ability to get along with a broad range of personalities; strong people management skills
• analytical, thorough, detail oriented,independent, high level of initiative, with good organizational skills
• ability to multi-task and prioritize in order to meet deadlines
• strong project management skills
• adaptable to the changes that occur in a high growth environment

To apply:
http://www.resumeware.net/applera_rw/applera_web/resume_new_web.cfm?rType=External&reqnum=8196&from=website&include_rb=0