ATCC·Manassas, Virginia
Develop and edit technical documentation, including SOPs, reports, and product information sheets, ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Research scientific literature to authenticate manufacturing specifications and support website content accessibility initiatives.
A global nonprofit that provides trusted biological materials for science and health, ATCC is hiring a Technical Writer.
This onsite position in Manassas, VA supports ATCC Federal Solutions by researching, organizing, writing, reviewing, and editing scientific and technical information for use in documentation across multiple platforms.
Working in a science-focused environment, the Technical Writer helps create consistent, accurate, and compliant documentation, reviews scientific literature and data, and supports website content and document accessibility initiatives.
Seeking a Technical Writer, ideally with a biology or life sciences background and experience supporting scientific documentation and technical content management.
Background in molecular biology, microbiology, or bacteriology highly preferred.
Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials.
Technical Documentation Development: Develop, write, edit, and review reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), product information sheets, proposals, and related technical documentation. Content Creation: Create instructional, descriptive, reference, and informational documentation including manuals, work instructions, protocols, and supporting materials. Scientific Research & Review: Review scientific literature and data to authenticate documented manufacturing specifications and support technical content accuracy. Documentation Quality & Compliance: Integrate information from multiple sources into a consistent style and language while ensuring documentation meets editorial specifications, quality standards, format requirements, and ISO certification standards. Document Revision & Maintenance: Edit existing documentation and collaborate with initiators to rewrite, clarify, or reconstruct procedures, specifications, and forms as directed. Website & Project Support: Support website maintenance activities, add information to web detail pages, assist with document accessibility efforts, and adhere to project scope and timelines.
Minimum Experience Required: Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years' experience or equivalent experience. Technical writing and editing experience. Experience reviewing scientific literature and technical data to support documentation accuracy. Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain documentation quality, consistency, and compliance. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general computer skills required for website maintenance and data mining. Good verbal communication skills and ability to integrate information from multiple sources into a uniform style and language.
Biology, life sciences, or scientific background supporting technical and scientific documentation.
Background in molecular biology, microbiology, or bacteriology.
The expected salary range for this position is $68,000 to $75,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program. We Invest in You Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, and paid parental leave Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as legal services, pet insurance and additional supplemental coverage. Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling Financial security: 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards Corporate bonus program Mission Focused: Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility Join ATCC, where we fuel your success, well-being, and development. We're a mission-focused non-profit Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating a century of supporting global public health. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Shape the future of science with us.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of experience in technical writing and editing scientific data. A background in biology, specifically molecular biology, microbiology, or bacteriology, is highly preferred.
Market context
Technical writer openings in Virginia often favor candidates who can translate complex scientific or technical information into clear documentation, especially in regulated or research-heavy settings. This role is competitive because employers are looking for a bachelor’s degree, 2–5 years of technical writing and editing experience, and a biology background in molecular biology, microbiology, or bacteriology. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and tailor your application to show experience with scientific data and precise editing.
