Gregory Ciolek

Principal Technical Writer at Stryker Instruments

Role
Principal Technical Writer at Stryker
Location
Portage, MI, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Gregory Ciolek

Technical communications professional with over 30 years of experience; expertise includes technical writing, process mapping, XML/DITA publishing, enterprise content management, and electronic workflow development.Proficient at gathering requirements and applying the latest standards related to medical device labeling. Standards include those related to user documentation, product safety information, risk management, product-specific requirements, cleaning, disinfection, and sterile processing instructions, usability, human factors, and the use of symbols and colors. Specialties: Medical Device Technical Writing, Project Management, Instructional Design, Taxonomy Development, Continuous Process Improvement

Experience

  1. Principal Technical Writer

    Stryker

    Mar 2011 — Present · US

    Kalamazoo, MI-Planning, researching and writing instruction manuals for large, multi-document projects-Supporting 510(k) and product release documentation for surgical instruments, operating room equipment, surgical navigation systems, interventional pain equipment, and biological waste management systems-Reviewing and editing documentation for accuracy, translation localization, and compliance to industry standards and regulations, including Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Medical Device Regulation (MDR) requirements-Interfacing with engineering, marketing, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, clinical sciences, human factors engineering, industrial design, and product safety/approvals to coordinate the approval and release of documentation-Supporting performance improvement efforts to optimize internal processes, reduce translation costs, decrease development time, and improve the quality of and access to information products.

Education

  • Wayne State University

    Awarded Bachelor of Arts Degree in English, Technical and Professional Writing

    1977 — 1986

  • Community College of the Air Force

    Awarded Associate Degree in Applied Science, Avionics Systems Technology

    1981 — 1985

  • Northern Illinois University

    Awarded Master of Science Degree in Education, Instructional Technology

    1996 — 2000

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