Technical Trainer & Instructional Designer - Pathology Lab

Motion Recruitment; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment seeks a Technical Trainer & Instructional Designer for a 12-month assignment in Oro Valley, AZ. The role encompasses end-to-end learning lifecycle ownership across Product Development, translating complex pathology lab concepts into scalable training content.

Responsibilities include creating e-learning modules, hands-on guides, SOPs, and delivering onboarding, workshops, and lab coaching using ADDIE-driven approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with relevant experience in technical training.
• Direct experience designing and delivering training for adult learners.
• Experience bridging scientific concepts to instructional content.

Responsibilities

• Design and update technical training modules, e-learning courses, and hands-on exercises.
• Deliver onboarding, classroom, and virtual instruction with hands-on coaching.
• Perform training needs analyses and coordinate with SMEs and dept managers.

Skills

Adult learning design

Training delivery

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or related field

Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Articulate 360

Camtasia

LMS platforms

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Title: Technical Trainer & Instructional Designer - Pathology Lab

Job Location: Oro Valley Arizona 85755

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.

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.

Needs Analysis, Tracking & Collaboration

• 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).

Competencies & Skills

• 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

• Instructional design certification.
• Life sciences education or industry experience.