Technical Training & Instructional Design Specialist

Oxford Nanopore Technologies; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is seeking a Technical Training Specialist to join our Global Commercial Operations team on a maternity leave coverage contract. Based in Singapore with remote/hybrid options, you will design and deliver technical training for internal support teams, helping them understand new products, workflows, and processes.

You will translate complex biology and genomics concepts into practical learning experiences, work with subject-matter experts, and produce guides,

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in life sciences or a related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, genomics, or related areas.
• Experience creating or delivering technical or scientific training.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with subject-matter experts and simplify complex information.
• Strong organization and project-management skills.
• Experience in technical support, applications, instructional design, scientific education, or product training would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop training for new products, workflows, and processes
• Translate complex scientific information into clear learning content
• Partner with scientific, product, applications, and support teams
• Create presentations, guides, job aids, and assessments
• Deliver virtual and occasional in-person training
• Update existing materials based on product changes and learner feedback
• Manage multiple projects and stakeholder reviews

Skills

Instructional design

Technical writing

Communication

Project management

Education

MS/PhD in life sciences

Job description

Technical Training Specialist

Marternity Leave Coverage Contractor, Remote/Hybrid, Singapore ,

We are looking for a highly motivated Technical Training Specialist to join our Global Commercial Operations team.

This role will support the training and development of our internal Technical Support teams, helping employees build the knowledge and confidence needed to support new products, workflows, and processes. The successful candidate will combine a strong scientific foundation with excellent communication and instructional design skills.

You will work closely with scientific and product subject-matter experts to translate complex technical information into clear, engaging, and practical learning experiences. This may include virtual training, onboarding materials, product-readiness content, reference resources, and learner assessments.

The Details

Reporting to the Technical Training Manager, you will support the development and delivery of technical training for internal teams across the organization.

This is not a traditional customer-facing Technical Support position. Your primary customers will be the employees who support our external customers. Your work will help ensure that Technical Support staff can clearly explain products and workflows, troubleshoot common issues, and escape more complex enquiries appropriately.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop training for new products, workflows, and processes


• Translate complex scientific information into clear learning content


• Partner with scientific, product, applications, and support teams


• Create presentations, guides, job aids, and assessments


• Deliver virtual and occasional in-person training


• Update existing materials based on product changes and learner feedback


• Manage multiple projects and stakeholder reviews

What We’re Looking For

• M.S. or Ph.D. in life sciences or a related field preferred


• Strong knowledge of molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, genomics, or related areas


• Experience creating or delivering technical or scientific training


• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills


• Ability to work with subject-matter experts and simplify complex information


• Strong organization and project-management skills


• Experience in technical support, applications, instructional design, scientific education, or product training would be beneficial.

About Us

Oxford Nanopore has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information-rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis. The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans, animals, plants, bacteria, viruses, and diseases such as cancer. By enabling biological insights, we strive to improve life on Earth and beyond.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]

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