Cresco Labs is seeking a Contract Technical Writer to join our operations team. This will be a contracted role for approximately 4 -6 months. This role will be located primarily out of our Joliet facility but will have some travel to our Chicago headquarters. As our Technical Writer, you will be responsible for updating and creating Standard Operating Procedures for our production and engineering functions. The ideal candidate must possess a strong attention to detail and experience working within a highly regulated industry.
CORE JOB DUTIES :
- Exciting project to build Quality Management System (QMS) and training infrastructure for a medical cannabis start-up company
- Update and/or create new company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, job aids, manufacturing formulas/recipes, equipment manuals, IT system user manuals, etc. that will have a lasting impact on company’s future success and growth
- Will be required to observe/learn processes, use of equipment, and IT systems and work with subject matter experts to document steps, take pictures, and write new SOPs and training materials
- Unique opportunity to interface with all functions within the company: cultivation, laboratory, kitchen, packaging, order fulfillment, compliance, equipment, IT/systems
- Work cross functionally among projects and departments as needs arise
- Length of time is approximately 4-6 months
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills – detailed and technical writing
- Breadth of experience in a technical field is highly desired, e.g. manufacturing, production, laboratory, agriculture, engineering.
- Quick learner – grasps essence quickly and uses information learned to apply elsewhere
- Experience writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Deals well with ambiguity and gray areas – must be a self-starter
- Understands the large-scale ideas but can see the details when information doesn’t make sense or is inconsistent
- Work with individuals who are more senior, striking a balance of driving for results but understanding when competing priorities exist
- Highly flexible and adaptable – working in a fast-paced start-up involves daily shifting priorities; able to go with the flow and adjust to changing needs quickly
- Some travel required
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
- State and Federal Background check
- No criminal history
Job Type: Contract
Required experience:
- Technical Writing: 2 years