Merck is hiring for the position of Analyst – Technical Writer in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The role involves coordinating technical-writing projects, preparing and editing scientific and technical documentation, managing controlled content, and collaborating with stakeholders across geographies.
The position is suited to candidates with a postgraduate degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related fields and up to one year of technical writing experience.
Job Details
| Job Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | Merck |
| Position | Analyst – Technical Writer |
| Job ID | 304344 |
| Location | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Experience | Up to 1 year of technical writing experience |
| Qualification | University postgraduate degree |
| Shift | Afternoon shift, 1:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
Position
Analyst – Technical Writer
The Analyst – Technical Writer will coordinate technical-writing projects from planning through delivery and prepare or update customer-facing and controlled documents, including user guides, customer letters, package inserts, and templates.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate technical-writing projects from planning through delivery.
- Prepare and update customer-facing documents such as user guides, customer letters, package inserts, and templates.
- Support rebranding and standardization of user guides and controlled content.
- Identify documentation requirements and follow up on open items.
- Communicate project progress clearly.
- Work with stakeholders across geographies to establish priorities, deadlines, and deliverable schedules.
- Coordinate multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
- Participate in onsite training and apply relevant processes and tools.
Eligibility / Qualifications
Candidates should have:
- A university postgraduate degree in MSc Life Science, Chemistry, or related fields such as Biotechnology and Biochemistry.
- Up to 1 year of technical writing experience.
- Experience 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.
- Ability to work with geographically remote teams and projects.
Required Skills
- Technical and scientific writing
- Editing and proofreading
- Document management
- Microsoft Office Word — Mandatory
- InDesign — Preferred
- Strong verbal and written English communication
- Planning and time management
- Organization and attention to detail
- Interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments
Work Schedule
The role requires working in the afternoon shift from 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
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