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Technical Writer — ISO/IEC 17025 Documentation
Conforval s.r.o. is looking for a Technical Writer for ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory documentation to support preparation, review, and improvement of quality and technical documents for forensic and analytical laboratories.
The role includes drafting and revising SOPs, validation plans, validation reports, forms, templates, gap analysis documents, audit-related records, and accreditation readiness materials.
Main responsibilities
- Prepare and revise ISO/IEC 17025 documentation.
- Draft SOPs, quality procedures, forms, and technical records.
- Convert technical input from experts into clear, structured, audit-ready documents.
- Review existing documents for clarity, consistency, traceability, and compliance.
- Support preparation of documentation packages for audits and accreditation.
Requirements
- Experience with technical writing in laboratory, quality, or regulated environments.
- Good understanding of ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
- Ability to create structured, professional documentation independently, without relying on AI tools.
- Excellent written English.
- Strong attention to detail, consistency, formatting, and terminology.
- Ability to work with Microsoft Word, tracked changes, tables, templates, headers/footers, and version control.
- Confidentiality and professional discretion.
Advantage
- Experience with forensic laboratories, forensic DNA, analytical chemistry, or accreditation projects.
- Familiarity with SWGDAM, FBI QAS, ENFSI, ANAB, DAkkS, or similar frameworks.
Application
Please send:
- CV or professional profile.
- Examples of relevant documentation, if available.
- Short summary of ISO/IEC 17025 or laboratory QMS experience.
- Availability and expected hourly/project rate.
Subject: Application — Technical Writer ISO/IEC 17025 Documentation
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Expert-led projects
Direct work with senior forensic scientists, with hands-on access to real casework methodology and accreditation projects for police forces, knowledge institutes, and research laboratories.
International scope
Projects span EMEA and Asia. Travel to client laboratories, on-site validation work, and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 audit preparation in different regulatory environments.
Technical depth
Work with current platforms from QIAGEN, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Promega, Illumina, and others — covering STR profiling, NGS workflows, kinship analysis, and mixture interpretation.
Backgrounds we value
Forensic scientists
Casework experience in forensic DNA analysis, biology, or related disciplines. Familiarity with chain-of-custody, evidence handling, and expert witness procedures.
Laboratory specialists
Hands-on experience with PCR, STR, NGS, or capillary electrophoresis platforms. Understanding of method validation and quality control documentation.
ISO 17025 professionals
Background in laboratory accreditation, uncertainty estimation, and audit preparation. Experience with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 in forensic or testing laboratory contexts.
Application specialists
Technical sales, customer support, or training backgrounds with forensic instrument manufacturers. Comfortable in client-facing roles across multiple countries.