Scientific Technical Writer - Hybrid

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Cayman Chemical Company supplies scientists worldwide with the resources necessary for advancing human and animal health. We offer a vast product catalog that is constantly growing to meet the needs of our clients. Additionally, we provide service programs that include comprehensive solutions to drive clients' projects to completion.

Our mission is to make research possible. That starts by employing a talented and highly qualified group of experts that develop the tools to support research scientists.

Currently, we are looking to add a Scientific Technical Writer to our team:

Responsibilities and Duties

Write accurate, concise product descriptions using company style guides, progressing through increasing levels of complexity from biochemicals to antibodies and proteins to assay kits

Proofread product descriptions for scientific accuracy, grammar, and formatting, and provide feedback to authors

Communicate with staff in other departments to update and create product insert templates

Assign product classifications to large collections of products based on type or research area

Write background content and proofread assay kit booklets according to Cayman guidelines

Assist in the onboarding and training of new full-time technical writers

Represent the technical writing group on cross-functional teams

Identify inefficiencies within technical writing workflows and propose practical improvements

Requirements

Education - Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline, such as biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, immunology, biology, or a related field

Experience - Two years of experience in scientific or technical writing preferred

Strong background knowledge in receptor pharmacology and familiarity with structure-activity relationship (SAR) approaches

Ability to perform targeted scientific literature reviews to quickly identify the primary activity and mechanism of action of biochemicals

Strong attention to detail in scientific writing, data verification, and document formatting

Ability to prioritize tasks across writing, proofreading, and other projects

Ability to work independently in a remote or on-site environment

Demonstrate Cayman's Core Values - Integrity, Collaboration, People, Learning, and Excellence

What we Provide

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time-off (4 weeks) for vacations, sick and/or personal reasons

Over 10 paid holidays per year, including the week of 12/24 through 1/1

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement and Student Debt Payment Program

Life and disability insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care (FSA)

Fun employee events all year long

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Casual dress

Onsite Gym Facility

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