Analyst Technical Writer

Role overview

Analyst Technical Writer at Merck

In this role, you will coordinate technical writing activities, prepare and update product documentation, manage content, and support the rebranding of user-guides and related materials.

Responsibilities

• Work Your Magic with us!
• Coordinate technical-writing projects from planning through delivery.
• Support the rebranding and standardization of user guides and other controlled content.
• Work with stakeholders across geographies to define and set priorities, deadlines, and deliverable schedules.
• Coordinate multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.

Required qualifications

• University post-graduate degree: MSc in Life science, Chemistry or related fields like Biotechnology, Biochemistry, etc.
• Up to 1 year of technical writing experience.
• Technical Skills / Competencies.
• Microsoft Office word - Mandatory.
• Document management.
• Technical and scientific writing.
• Editing and proofreading.
• Additional Local Needs.
• This role requires working in the afternoon shift- 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• InDesign - Preferred.

Employment details

• Participate in onsite training and apply relevant processes and tools in day-to-day work.
• Location: Bangalore [Karnataka] [India]

Benefits

• Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics.
• We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.
• We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology.
• We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace.
• Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
• Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Additional role details

• Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more?
• We know you’ve got big plans – so do we!
• Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet.
• That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
• Scope of Responsibilities.
• We are looking for a detail-oriented Technical Writer – Analyst to support customer-facing technical documentation for R&D products within the Life Science organization.
• The role is well suited to an early-career professional with a postgraduate qualification in Life Sciences and a strong interest in scientific and technical communication.
• Training to be on site.
• Essential Job Functions.
• Prepare and update customer-facing documents like user guides, customer letters, package inserts, templates, and related materials.
• Identify documentation needs, follow up on open items, and communicate progress clearly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Planning, time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Basic Qualification.
• Experience in preparing or editing scientific, technical, or product documentation.
• Published research papers in indexed journals.
• Familiarity with document templates, content management, or document rebranding activities.
• Interest in Life science products and the ability to understand and communicate scientific information clearly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to get along well with others and work in a team environment; includes the ability to work with geographically remote teams and/or projects.
• Meticulous and can handle multiple assignments.