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Senior Technical Writer

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
0-3 years
upto 5 LPA
Bangalore, India
10 May 3, 2026
Job Description
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Senior Technical Writer – Thermo Fisher Scientific | Hyderabad, India | Life Sciences & Scientific Documentation Jobs

Job Title: Sr Technical Writer
Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location: Hyderabad
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Fully Onsite
Department: Research & Development


About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in scientific research, healthcare innovation, laboratory solutions, and life sciences technology. The organization invests heavily in research and development to create cutting-edge scientific tools, diagnostics, software platforms, and laboratory technologies that improve healthcare outcomes and support scientific advancement worldwide.

The company’s mission is focused on making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer by empowering scientists, researchers, and healthcare professionals with innovative scientific solutions.


Job Overview

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring an experienced Senior Technical Writer to join its Research & Development division in Hyderabad. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in scientific documentation, structured authoring, software documentation, and technical communication within the life sciences or scientific technology industry.

As a Senior Technical Writer, you will work closely with scientists, software engineers, product managers, and subject matter experts to create high-quality technical documentation for advanced scientific products, software systems, laboratory instruments, and research platforms.

The role requires a strategic thinker who can simplify complex scientific and technical concepts into user-friendly content for global customers across healthcare, diagnostics, biotechnology, and life sciences sectors.


Experience Required

  • Experience: 12+ Years

  • Freshers Eligible: No

  • Candidates must have extensive experience in technical writing, scientific documentation, structured authoring, and cross-functional project collaboration.


Key Responsibilities

Technical Documentation Development

  • Develop clear, accurate, and comprehensive technical documentation for scientific products and software platforms.

  • Create user manuals, API documentation, installation guides, training content, release notes, and product documentation.

  • Translate complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand content for scientific and non-technical audiences.

  • Conduct interviews, research activities, observations, and hands-on product evaluations to gather technical information.

  • Build customer-focused content architectures using multimedia and structured authoring methodologies.

Content Strategy & Information Architecture

  • Define and implement content strategies for large-scale technical publications.

  • Develop structured documentation frameworks and single-source publishing models.

  • Ensure consistency, usability, and accessibility across all documentation deliverables.

Project Management

  • Lead publication workflows and technical documentation processes.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional global teams to manage documentation timelines and project deliverables.

  • Maintain transparency and communication with leadership, stakeholders, and project teams.

Process Improvement & Business Collaboration

  • Analyze existing documentation and publication workflows to improve operational efficiency.

  • Partner with internal teams to gather business requirements and support strategic documentation initiatives.

  • Contribute to process optimization and documentation transformation projects.

Mentorship & Team Collaboration

  • Mentor junior technical writers and documentation professionals.

  • Train team members on technical communication standards, authoring tools, and best practices.

  • Support collaborative knowledge-sharing initiatives across teams.


Required Qualifications

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree in:

    • Technical Writing

    • Life Sciences

    • Biotechnology

    • Scientific Communication

    • English

    • Or related discipline

Equivalent professional experience may also be considered.


Required Skills & Technical Expertise

Core Technical Skills

  • Advanced technical writing and scientific documentation expertise

  • Structured authoring and single-sourcing experience

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • MadCap Flare

    • XML-based authoring tools

    • GitLab

    • HTML

    • CSS

  • Experience with Agile software development environments

  • API documentation and software documentation expertise

Domain Knowledge

  • Electron microscopy

  • Life sciences

  • Scientific research technologies

  • Laboratory software systems

  • Healthcare and diagnostics technologies

Soft Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal English communication

  • Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills

  • Attention to detail and analytical thinking

  • Independent working capability

  • Cross-functional collaboration experience

  • Leadership and mentoring abilities


Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific?

  • Opportunity to work with a globally recognized life sciences organization

  • Exposure to cutting-edge scientific technologies and research platforms

  • Collaborative international work environment

  • Career growth in scientific communication and technical documentation

  • Opportunity to contribute to innovations improving healthcare and scientific research worldwide