Technical Writer

About the role

This onsite position in Manassas, VA supports ATCC Federal Solutions by researching, organizing, writing, reviewing, and editing scientific and technical information for use in documentation across multiple platforms. The Technical Writer helps create consistent, accurate, and compliant documentation, reviews scientific literature and data, and supports website content and document accessibility initiatives in a science-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and review reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), product information sheets, proposals, and related technical documentation.
• Create instructional, descriptive, reference, and informational documentation including manuals, work instructions, protocols, and supporting materials.
• Review scientific literature and data to authenticate documented manufacturing specifications and support technical content accuracy.
• Integrate information from multiple sources into a consistent style and language while ensuring documentation meets editorial specifications, quality standards, format requirements, and ISO certification standards.
• Edit existing documentation and collaborate with initiators to rewrite, clarify, or reconstruct procedures, specifications, and forms as directed.
• Support website maintenance activities, add information to web detail pages, assist with document accessibility efforts, and adhere to project scope and timelines.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years' experience or equivalent experience.
• Technical writing and editing experience.
• Experience reviewing scientific literature and technical data to support documentation accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain documentation quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general computer skills required for website maintenance and data mining.
• Good verbal communication skills and ability to integrate information from multiple sources into a uniform style and language.

Preferred:

• Biology, life sciences, or scientific background supporting technical and scientific documentation.
• Background in molecular biology, microbiology, or bacteriology.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical coverage and company-paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, and paid parental leave.
• Work-life balance: Paid Holidays and PTO.
• Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as legal services, pet insurance, and supplemental coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling.
• Financial security: 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans.
• Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards.
• Corporate bonus program.
• Mission Focused: Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $68,000 to $75,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This role may also be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program.