Instructional Designer-Quality

Medline; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Medline in the United States seeks a Learning & Development Designer to create training coursework that raises employee performance across the Quality organization, including Quality Engineering, R&D, Regulatory, Labeling, and Laboratory. You will apply adult learning principles as a subject matter expert and develop varied learning solutions and materials.

You will collaborate cross-functionally, measure training effectiveness, and support learning transfer in the field, with occasional travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in HR, instructional design, or related field.
• Experience with LMS and blended learning.
• Proficiency in designing and evaluating training programs using ADDIE.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult with business leaders and SMEs to assess training needs and objectives.
• Design and develop training coursework using adult learning principles and tools.
• Create course design outlines and materials for effective knowledge transfer.
• Evaluate instructional solutions and recommend improvements.
• Reinforce quality standards and drive learning initiatives across functions.
• Share best practices to improve content retention and stickiness.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Instructional Design / Training and Development or related field

Master's degree in Business / Communications / Psychology / Organizational Development

Tools

Articulate

Camtasia

Premier

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

Job Summary

Design training coursework to drive employee performance across all functions within Medline's Quality department, including but not limited to Quality Engineering, R&D, Regulatory, Branch QA/QC, Labeling, and Laboratory. Work cross-functionally with teams and departments to research, create, and implement learning and development strategies and initiatives. This role serves as subject matter expert in adult learning to create and implement a variety of learning solutions, prepare course materials, and elevating training initiatives to support learning transfer and application in the field.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consult with business leaders and subject matter experts (SMEs) to assess training needs and learning objectives to recommend solutions.
• Use adult learning principles and concepts, instructional design theory, learning tools, industry resources to design and develop training coursework.
• Create course design approach that lays out the material in the correct order for appropriate understanding, comprehension, and knowledge transfer.
• Evaluate and measure instructional solutions to gauge effectiveness. Make recommendations to improve course effectiveness.
• Reinforce quality standards for learning assets created by the Learning & Development team and champions risk-taking and alternative approaches to the benefit of employees.
• Provide key input to team and external partners of best techniques to improve stickiness of content.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Instructional Design, Training and Development, or a related field; or a combination of education and relevant industry experience.

Certification / Licensure

None

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, instructional design methodologies, and blended learning solutions.
• Experience with the ADDIE model (analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation) for training programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; positive, people-focused attitude.
• Proficiency with presentation and communication tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Canva, etc.)
• Experience with LMS, e-learning design programs (Articulate, Camtasia, Premier, Photoshop or Illustrator).
• Proven ability to lead complex projects, influence cross-functional teams, and drive organizational change through learning initiatives.
• Willingness to travel to Medline's domestic and international offices, manufacturing sites, and distribution centers as needed for project work - no more than 25% of the time.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and self-leadership skills, with experience presenting in-person and virtually, with different levels of audiences ranging from individual contributors to senior management and executive audiences.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Willing to travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Master's degree in Business, Communications, Psychology, or Organizational Development.

Certification / Licensure

None

Work Experience

• Experience in medical device, drug, or cosmetics quality environments.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements in a quality-focused organization.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

None

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position: $79,000.00 - $119,000.00 Annual. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We're dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal,