Technical Writer

REPORTING TO: Celeste Dunn, Senior Technical Writer

GEOGRAPHICAL REPORTING LOCATION: Product Safety Labs, Dayton, NJ


OVERALL OBJECTIVES:

To provide technical writing and prompt completion of final reports to Sponsor.

Perform all functions necessary to complete final reports from raw data (i.e. verify raw data, correct, organize, summarize, format, print) in compliance with EPA Guidelines, applicable PSL SOP's, appropriate PSL report formats and compatible computer equipment.

Write technical summaries for reports based on raw data provided.  Complete all other aspects of the report writing as required.

Proofread reports to insure that the data transferred from the raw data is technically and grammatically correct.

Assist in the preparation of protocols, SOP’s and other technical documents.

Periodically review company SOP's pertaining to this job description as well as the SOP's pertaining to acute toxicology testing procedures and recommend changes to these procedures.

Other duties as assigned by the Senior Technical Writer.

Proficient with MS word and word processing

Ability to evaluate, organize and transpose raw data into report formats and write report summaries

High level of integrity, and work history that incorporates a variety of disciplines related to acute toxicology or chemistry studies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to follow detailed instructions from Study Director, Senior Technical Writer, Quality Assurance Unit and Sponsors

Well Organized and tactful

Able to organize personal work schedule to ensure all reports are delivered on time and in flawless condition to the sponsors.

B.S. in biology, toxicology, animal science, chemistry or equivalent

Experience with standard acute toxicology protocols and general acute toxicology laboratory testing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.


WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Laboratory setting that involves glassware, hazardous chemicals, and others working in close proximity.

Some overtime may be required to meet laboratory and customer requirements