Technical Trainer & Instructional Designer

Motion Recruitment; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Technical Trainer & Instructional Designer in Oro Valley, AZ, to own the end-to-end learning lifecycle for product development and related functions. You will create scalable content, including e-learning and hands-on lab guides, and deliver onboarding and workshops.

You will work with SMEs, apply adult learning principles, and manage LMS assets to ensure compliance and measurable outcomes. A background in life sciences or diagnostic instrumentation is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or related field with 5+ years experience; or Master’s with 1+ year.
• Direct experience designing and delivering technical training tailored for adult learners.
• Experience with pathology lab or diagnostic instrumentation is a plus.
• Ability to translate complex lab concepts into accessible instructional content.

Responsibilities

• Design, author, and update technical training modules and e-learning courses.
• Deliver onboarding, hands-on coaching, and interactive workshops.
• Manage LMS assets and track competency and compliance.
• Collaborate with SMEs and cross-functional teams to ensure curriculum execution.

Skills

Technical training

Instructional design

LMS administration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering/Business

Master’s degree in Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Articulate 360

Camtasia

LMS

MS Office

Job description

We're Hiring: Technical Trainer & Instructional Designer - Pathology Lab | Oro Valley, AZ

Are you passionate about transforming complex scientific concepts into impactful learning experiences? We are seeking a Technical Trainer & Instructional Designer to lead technical training initiatives, develop engaging learning content, and support the growth of teams working with pathology laboratory and diagnostic technologies. If you have experience in instructional design, adult learning, and laboratory-based training, we'd love to connect with you.

Job Title: Technical Trainer & Instructional Designer

Job Duration: 12 months with possible ext

Position Overview

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 and pathology lab expertise with modern adult learning principles. You will create scalable learning content—including e-learning modules, hands-on lab guides, SOPs, and quick-reference materials—and deliver 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 such as 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 such as Articulate 360 and 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, moving beyond 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

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 work effectively with technical and 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, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and modern Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical and non-technical information across diverse formats, including in-person classroom instruction, lab coaching, and virtual learning.
• Strong project management, organization, and cross-functional matrix collaboration skills, with the agility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Life sciences education or industry experience.