INTERNSHIP: User Assistance (technical writing)
User Assistance Intern – Durham, NC
Duration: 3 months (summer)
Role Description & Responsibilities:
As a User Assistance Intern within the BIOVIA User Assistance team, you will contribute to delivering high-quality technical documentation and improving the usability of BIOVIA software across industries:
- Convert legacy HTML documentation into structured DITA XML format using dedicated conversion tools
- Develop and maintain clear, accurate, and user-friendly technical documentation aligned with company standards and style guides
- Contribute to quality assurance across user assistance deliverables, including documentation, UX content, and messaging
- Support the modernization of content architecture by helping transition documentation to scalable and structured formats
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure documentation aligns with product workflows and user needs
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance content quality and user experience
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in writing software or technical documentation
- Familiarity with authoring tools such as MadCap Flare and structured formats like DITA/XML
- Experience with tools like SnagIt, Camtasia, or similar content creation platforms is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and collaborate effectively within a team
- Hands-on experience with modern documentation frameworks and structured content (DITA XML)
- Exposure to cross-industry applications in life sciences, high-tech, and more
- Collaborative and supportive team environment focused on learning and innovation
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful documentation transformation projects
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Inclusion statement
Compensation for the role will be commensurate with experience. The total expected compensation range will be between $22 and $32 per hour.

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