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.
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.
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.