Technical Writing Intern

Company:

Job Description:

Gelest, Inc., part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is seeking a Technical Writing Intern to join our Quality Assurance team for the summer.

The Technical Writing Intern will support the Quality Assurance department by assisting in creating, editing, and maintaining clear and accurate technical documentation. This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with technical teams while developing strong writing and documentation skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in writing and editing technical documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Work Instructions, FAQs, and release notes.

• Work closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to understand technical concepts.

• Convert complex technical information into clear, user-friendly content.

• Review and update existing documentation for accuracy and consistency.

• Help organize and maintain documentation repositories.

• Follow documentation standards, templates, and style guides including Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).

• Proofread content for grammar, clarity, and formatting.

• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to understand and explain technical concepts clearly.

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Basic familiarity with software, technology, or web-based tools.

• Willingness to learn and accept feedback.

• Experience with documentation tools and style guides (e.g., Microsoft, Google, or SharePoint) preferred.

This internship is to be filled for a 10 to 12-week duration, during Summer 2026. Dates are flexible between May-September.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Basic understanding of chemistry or chemical engineering preferred.

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Wear personal protective equipment as needed.