Job Description

Position: Technical Writer

Location: Oakwood Village, Ohio

About ViewRay Systems

ViewRay Systems, Inc. is a private technology company seeking to provide the global radiation therapy community with advanced medical instruments incorporating the highest level of technology possible. Our belief is that only significant technological innovation can enable society to conquer disease. Our mission is to dare to change the paradigms of medicine and solve “impossible” technical problems to enable clinicians to effect a cure to save precious human lives, mitigate pain and suffering, and enhance quality of life. Our vision is to become the world’s leader in producing highly effective innovative technology to cure cancer.

ViewRay Systems designs, manufactures, and markets the MRIdian A3i® radiation therapy system to treat cancer patients with the smallest radiation therapy margins available [i] with the highest patient throughput demonstrated for the most complicated cases [ii] The system treats by aligning the sharpest radiation therapy beam on the market to diagnostic quality magnetic resonance images (MRIs) of the patient, adapts the treatment plan to the reality of the patient, and then uses the real-time MRIs to control the beam and record real-time doses delivered to the patient.

Job Description

ViewRay Systems, Inc. is looking for a Technical Writer that shares our passion for conquering cancer and help us support radiation therapy systems worldwide. The ideal candidate shares enthusiasm for engaging in the best business practices while improving cancer therapy. You will be assisting with radiation therapy user manuals & documentation.

Responsibilities include the following and other duties may be assigned

• Creates and maintains the manuals detailing Usage, Installation, Operation, Quality Assurance, Servicing, and other topics.
• Manages translation/localization process of manuals and software interfaces.
• Understand validation and design change control; assist the Product Development team in completing related formal documentation.
• Work cross-functionally within the Engineering teams to acquire source material and to stay knowledgeable about products and procedures.
• Coordinate user validation with Marketing to ensure product labeling is clear and accurate.
• Work with Technical Documentation Coordinator to manage, format, and store documents.
• Work with the Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance team to assemble 510(k) submissions according to FDA guidelines.
• Other tasks as assigned by company management.

Education, Experience, Skills

• Four year college degree in a technical field.
• 5+ years in FDA-regulated, medical device, software development, and manufacturing environments required.
• Experience communicating complex information to an array of audiences, both internal and external.
• Proficiency with electronic publishing and creative applications, particularly Adobe FrameMaker, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop; comfort with Microsoft Office products.
• Coursework in Technical Writing or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently to develop content.
• Strong ability to seek information based on initial direction and on project objectives.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical material.
• Ability to take constructive criticisms and guidance.
• Excellent proofreading, English grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Highly organized, able to handle multiple tasks at same time.
• Familiarity with localization of content.

Personal Interactions

• Creative, flexible, and collaborative in approach to technical problem solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, at a variety of technical levels.
• Ability to work effectively as part of the diverse team including physicists, scientists, and engineers in a fast-paced environment and with multiple projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Depends on experience

Ability to Relocate: Cleveland, OH 44128: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person in Cleveland, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Benefits :

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and flexible schedule
• Office stocked with snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals

Email inquiries to careers@viewraysystems.com

ViewRay Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected disabled or Vietnam Era Veteran, disability, or any other legally protected status.

[i] Kishan AU, Ma TM, Lamb JM, et al. Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Guided vs Computed Tomography–Guided Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer: The MIRAGE Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncol. 2023;9(3):365–373. doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2022.6558

[ii] Claudio Votta, et al. , Evaluation of clinical parallel workflow in online adaptive MR-guided Radiotherapy: A detailed assessment of treatment session times, Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology,

Volume 29, 2024, 100239doi:10.1016/j.tipsro.2024.100239

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