Instructional Designer

SPECTRAFORCE; Tucson (AZ); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Spectraforce in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced Technical Trainer & Instructional Designer to own the learning lifecycle across product development and related functions, bridging pathology lab knowledge with adult learning principles.

You will author e-learning modules, lab guides, SOPs and facilitate onboarding, hands-on coaching, and interactive workshops using Articulate 360 and Camtasia, while coordinating with SMEs and the S&OE team to ensure compliant, scalable content.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering/business with 5+ years’ experience.
• Master’s degree in science/engineering with 1+ years’ experience.

Responsabilidades

• Design, author, and update technical training modules and courses.
• Translate complex lab concepts into structured learning paths.
• Develop scenario-based digital modules and multimedia assets.
• Maintain courseware aligned with quality and platform updates.
• Facilitate onboarding programs and hands-on coaching.
• Lead in-person, lab-based, and virtual training sessions.
• Collaborate with SMEs and cross-functional teams to define competencies.
• Manage LMS assets and track progress for compliance.

Conhecimentos

Adult learning principles

Tissue-based assays knowledge

SME collaboration

Formação

Bachelor's degree (Science/Engineering/Business)

Master's degree (Science/Engineering)

Ferramentas

Articulate 360

Camtasia

Microsoft Office

LMS

Descrição da vaga

Position Title: Technical Trainer & Instructional Designer - Pathology Lab

Work Location: Tucson, AZ, 85755

Assignment Duration: 12 Months

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary

This is a requisition for an onsite, experienced instructional designer/technical trainer. We are seeking a Technical Trainer & Instructional Designer to own the end-to-end learning lifecycle across Product Development and related functional areas.

In this dual-impact role, you will bridge scientific/pathology lab domain knowledge with modern adult learning principles—authoring scalable learning content (e-learning modules, hands-on lab guides, SOPs, quick-reference materials) and delivering engaging technical onboarding, hands-on coaching, and interactive workshops.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Design & Content Development

• Design, author, and update technical training modules, e-learning courses, and hands-on lab exercises using modern instructional design frameworks (e.g., ADDIE).
• Translate complex scientific, pathology lab, and tissue-based assay concepts—including protocols for diagnostic instrumentation—into structured, accessible learning paths.
• Develop scenario-based digital modules, interactive walkthroughs, and multimedia assets using industry-standard authoring platforms (e.g., Articulate 360, Camtasia).
• Maintain and modernize courseware, lab guides, and training documentation in alignment with platform updates and quality compliance standards.

Training Delivery & Facilitation

• Facilitate structured technical onboarding programs to accelerate time-to-productivity for new personnel.
• Lead interactive classroom instruction, hands-on lab-based coaching, and virtual webinars.
• Apply modern adult learning strategies to optimize learner engagement, shifting away from passive lectures toward scenario-based learning and guided lab exercises.
• Conduct training needs analyses and skills-gap assessments with department managers and subject matter experts (SMEs) to define critical technical competencies.
• Manage Learning Management System (LMS) assets and maintain tracking systems to monitor completion, competency assessments, and organizational compliance.
• Partner closely with Strategic & Operational Excellence (S&OE) Technical Training team members, process owners, and cross-functional leadership to ensure seamless curriculum execution.

Qualification & Experience

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR
• Master’s Degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field with 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Direct experience designing and delivering technical training tailored for adult learners.

Technical & Domain Expertise

• Direct familiarity with tissue-based assay products or experience operating Ventana BenchMark staining instrument platforms (or equivalent diagnostic instrumentation).
• Ability to interface effectively with technical/scientific SMEs to extract and synthesize complex laboratory workflows into clear instructional content.

Instructional Design & Tools

• Practical experience authoring technical curriculum using tools such as Articulate 360 (Storyline/Rise), Camtasia, or equivalent e-learning software.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and modern Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Proven capability to articulate complex technical and non-technical information across diverse formats (in-person classroom, lab coaching, virtual).
• Strong project management, organization, and cross-functional matrix collaboration skills with the agility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Life sciences education or industry experience