Technical Trainer & Instructional Designer - Pathology Lab

Spectraforce Technologies; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. in Tucson, AZ, is seeking an onsite Technical Trainer & Instructional Designer to own the learning lifecycle across product development and related labs.

You will design and deliver technical training, develop e-learning modules and hands-on lab guides, manage LMS assets, and partner with SMEs to convert complex pathology workflows into accessible curricula. This role blends scientific content with adult-learning principles to accelerate onboarding and compliance.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR Master’s Degree with 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Direct experience designing and delivering technical training tailored for adult learners.
• Technical & Domain Expertise: familiarity with tissue-based assay products or diagnostic instrumentation.
• Instructional Design & Tools: experience authoring curriculum using Articulate 360, Camtasia, or equivalent.
• Competencies & Skills: ability to articulate complex information across formats; strong project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Preferred: instructional design certification; life sciences education or industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, author, and update technical training modules, e-learning courses, and hands-on lab exercises.
• Translate complex scientific concepts into structured learning paths for diagnostic instrumentation.
• Develop scenario-based digital modules and multimedia assets using Articulate 360, Camtasia, etc.
• Maintain courseware and training documentation aligned with quality standards.
• Facilitate onboarding programs and lead classroom, lab-based, and virtual training sessions.
• Conduct needs analyses with managers/SMEs and manage LMS assets and tracking.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Adult learning strategies

Facilitation

Educational needs analysis

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

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• 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.

Background & Context

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.
• 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.

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).
• Competencies & Skills
  • 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
  • Instructional design certification
  • Life sciences education or industry experience