SFDC + Oracle CPQ Instructional Designer - Temporary

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. seeks an experienced Instructional Designer (temporary) to translate system changes into training requirements and own the enablement workstream for SFDC/CPQ initiatives.

You will design simulations, quick guides, and short courses, launch training on release timelines, and measure learner readiness across a global audience. You will also develop change management plans, communicate release highlights, and provide just-in-time support to ensure successful adoption and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, Education, Life Science, Clinical Diagnostics, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 6+ years in instructional design in fast-paced environments with project ownership
• Strong writing, grammar, and ability to translate complex information clearly
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a matrix, remotely and cross-culturally
• Experience with change management and user adoption strategies

Responsibilities

• Partner with product owners and SMEs to understand system changes and training needs
• Own enablement workstream: planning, execution, delivery aligned to release timelines
• Select training approaches (simulations, quick guides, videos, eLearning, live support)
• Design, develop, and launch training materials
• Develop and execute change management plans for user readiness
• Create user communications (announcements, reminders, support materials)
• Monitor learner knowledge via simulations and surveys
• Provide just-in-time support and office hours to reinforce adoption

Skills

Communication

Time management

Project management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Problem solving

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Camtasia

Adobe Captivate

Microsoft Office

Job description

In a typical day, the temporary SFDC/CPQ Instructional Designer partners closely with product owners, SMEs, and enablement stakeholders to understand upcoming system enhancements and their impact on end users. They translate functional changes into clear training requirements, own the end-to-end enablement workstream for assigned initiatives, design and develop targeted learning assets such as simulations, quick reference guides, and short eLearning modules, and prepare materials for timely launch aligned to release schedules. The role also includes monitoring learner effectiveness through surveys and simulations, hosting office hours to support adoption, and responding to end-user questions to ensure new functionality is understood and applied correctly.

The role also includes developing and executing change management and communication plans to ensure users are informed, prepared, and supported throughout the release lifecycle. This includes preparing materials for timely launch aligned to release schedules, managing communication touchpoints (e.g., announcements, reminders, release highlights), and ensuring consistency of messaging across channels.

Success in this role requires strong project ownership, the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives, and a proactive approach to driving user adoption.

How You'll Make An Impact:

The temporary Instructional Designer will be responsible for:

• Partnering with product owners and SMEs to understand system functionality changes and associated training requirements
• Owning the enablement workstream for assigned projects, including planning, execution, and delivery aligned to release timelines
• Determining the most appropriate training approach for each change (e.g., simulations, quick reference guides, videos, eLearning, or live support)
• Designing, developing, and launching training materials aligned to release timelines
• Developing and executing change management plans to support user readiness and adoption
• Creating and delivering clear, targeted user communications (e.g., release announcements, updates, reminders, and support materials)
• Monitoring end-user knowledge, skills, and abilities through simulations, surveys, and feedback loops
• Supporting broader enablement activities, including office hours and just-in-time support, to reinforce adoption and address user questions

What You Bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s degress (BA/BS) or equivalent in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, Education, Life Science, Clinical Diagnostics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Work Experience: 6+ years experience in developing and applying instructional design techniques within a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ownership of projects or workstreams from intake through delivery, plus experience working in a matrix organization including building relationships remotely and cross culturally, taking a collaborative approach to decision making and problem solving
• Skilled communicator with excellent grammar, punctuation, and writing skills, and the ability to comprehend complex information/concepts quickly and convey them in a clear, understandable format across both training and end-user communications
• Results-driven collaborator with strong time and project management skills; able to multi-task, adapt to changes, and allocate time effectively to ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced global environment while independently driving deliverables forward
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills with the ability to assess situations, identify potential problems or challenges, and proactively implement timely and effective solutions or escal…
• Experience with change management principles and user adoption strategies, including communication planning and stakeholder alignment
• Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, to create and format documents, manipulate data in spreadsheets, manage emails, and organize calendars, as well as eLearning technical tools such as Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, and Adobe Captivate.

Compensation

The estimated hourly range for this position is $45.96 to $85.00 per hour at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. As a temporary associate, your employment will be managed directly through our approved agency provider.

Who We Are:

For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement:

Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Entity: (USA_1000)Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.