Instructional Designer

MSS MJH Shared Services; Cranbury Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Dental & Vision

Job summary

MJH Life Sciences is seeking an Instructional Designer to join the Talent & Development team to build engaging eLearning and training materials that help associates and managers grow their skills. This role collaborates with subject matter experts to transform content into practical learning experiences.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years in instructional design, a portfolio of work, and proficiency with Articulate 360, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Instructional Design, Education, Communications, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in instructional design, eLearning development, training, or a related field.
• Portfolio of work samples required, such as an eLearning module, storyboard, job aid, or training deck.
• Working knowledge of Articulate 360 or a comparable eLearning authoring tool.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM).
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear, concise content.
• Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple projects and shift priorities.
• Collaborative team player who takes feedback well and takes ownership of projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging eLearning modules, microlearning, and interactive assets in Articulate 360.
• Create supporting training materials, including PowerPoint decks, facilitator guides, participant worksheets, job aids, and quick-reference guides, following MJH brand standards.
• Partner with the Talent & Development Generalist and subject matter experts to gather content, draft learning objectives, and build storyboards and outlines.
• Apply instructional design principles (e.g., ADDIE, adult learning theory) to make content clear, practical, and accessible.
• Upload, test, and maintain courses in Workday Learning; support enrollments, assignments, and completion tracking.
• Review and update existing training content to keep it current and accurate.
• Complete other Talent & Development projects as needed.

Skills

eLearning development

Articulate 360

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Adult learning principles

Storyboarding

Editing & writing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Articulate 360

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

Workday Learning

Job description

About MJH Life Sciences

At MJH Life Sciences our success is measured by your success! If you set your standards high and want to contribute to a winning team, we’ll provide you with every opportunity to help grow our company and your career. Our associates come from all backgrounds, sharing one key quality: determination to succeed. We value being Service Focused, having a Passion for Winning, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Nothing means more to us than hiring people with these attributes. If you believe you’re right for the job, this is the place to prove it!

At MJH Life Sciences our success is measured by your success! If you set your standards high and want to contribute to a winning team, we'll provide you with every opportunity to help grow our company and your career. Our associates come from all backgrounds, sharing one key quality: determination to succeed. We value being Service Focused, having a Passion for Winning, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Nothing means more to us than hiring people with these attributes. If you believe you're right for the job, this is the place to prove it!

Instructional Designer Role

MJH Life Sciences is looking for an Instructional Designer to join our Talent & Development team. As our team expands its training offerings for MJH associates, the Instructional Designer will build engaging eLearning, training materials, and program resources that help associates and managers grow their skills. This role works closely with the Talent & Development Generalist and subject matter experts across the business to turn content into clear, practical learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engaging eLearning modules, microlearning, and interactive assets in Articulate 360
• Create supporting training materials, including PowerPoint decks, facilitator guides, participant worksheets, job aids, and quick-reference guides, following MJH brand standards
• Partner with the Talent & Development Generalist and subject matter experts to gather content, draft learning objectives, and build storyboards and outlines
• Apply instructional design principles (e.g., ADDIE, adult learning theory) to make content clear, practical, and accessible
• Upload, test, and maintain courses in Workday Learning; support enrollments, assignments, and completion tracking
• Review and update existing training content to keep it current and accurate
• Complete other Talent & Development projects as needed

Experience and Skill Requirement

• Bachelor's degree required; Instructional Design, Education, Communications, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred
• 0–2 years of experience in instructional design, eLearning development, training, or a related field
• Portfolio of work samples required, such as an eLearning module, storyboard, job aid, or training deck
• Working knowledge of Articulate 360 or a comparable eLearning authoring tool
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and SharePoint
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM)
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear, concise content
• Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple projects and shift priorities
• Collaborative team player who takes feedback well and takes ownership of projects

Nice to have

• Articulate Storyline, Synthesia, Canva, or Adobe Creative Cloud LMS experience (Workday Learning preferred)
• Basic graphic design or video editing skills
• Familiarity with healthcare, life sciences, or media AI Capability

Expectation

• Candidates should be prepared to discuss how they use AI in their instructional design work.
• Practical ways they have used AI tools to draft outlines, storyboards, assessment questions, scripts, or first drafts of training content
• How they verify AI-generated content for accuracy, tone, and alignment with learning objectives before it reaches learners
• How they decide when AI is appropriate for a task and when it is not, particularly with confidential or proprietary information
• How they have picked up new tools and shared what works with teammates
• Bonus: an example of an AI-assisted workflow they initiated, and the time or quality benefit it produced

Compensation Range

$55,000-$65,000 annually, depending on qualifications. Eligible for annual company bonus program or commission incentive based on role. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for this position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Benefits Overview

• Hybrid work schedule
• Health insurance through Cigna (medical & dental)
• Vision coverage through VSP
• Pharmacy benefits through OptumRx FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Purpose FSA options
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Pet discount program with PetAssure
• Norton LifeLock identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through NYLGBS
• Fertility benefits through Progyny
• Commuter benefits
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance, plus Universal Life Insurance options
• Supplemental Aflac coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Discounts and rewards through BenefitHub

Equal Employment Opportunity

MJH Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. All employees of MJH Life Sciences are employed "At Will." This means that either the employee or the Company is free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice.

MJH Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. All employees of MJH Life Sciences are employed “At Will.” This means that either the employee or the Company is free to end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice.