Instructional Designer

MJH Life Sciences • Cranbury, NJ

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

MJH Life Sciences is seeking an Instructional Designer to join its Talent & Development team. The role will create engaging eLearning, training materials, and program resources to help associates and managers develop their skills. The Instructional Designer will work with the Talent & Development Generalist and subject matter experts across the business to turn source content into clear, practical learning experiences.

The position applies instructional design principles and adult learning practices to develop and maintain training content. It also supports course administration and tracking in Workday Learning and contributes to other Talent & Development projects as needed. Candidates should be prepared to discuss their use of AI in instructional design, including how they validate generated content and protect confidential or proprietary information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Instructional Design, Education, Communications, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in instructional design, eLearning development, training, or a related field.
• Portfolio of work samples required, such as an eLearning module, storyboard, job aid, or training deck.
• Working knowledge of Articulate 360 or a comparable eLearning authoring tool.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design models such as ADDIE or SAM.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear, concise content.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and shift priorities.
• Collaborative team player who takes feedback well and takes ownership of projects.
• Preparedness to discuss practical use of AI tools in instructional design, methods for checking AI-generated content, decisions about appropriate AI use, and learning and sharing new tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Articulate Storyline, Synthesia, Canva, or Adobe Creative Cloud.
• LMS experience; Workday Learning is preferred.
• Basic graphic design or video editing skills.
• Familiarity with healthcare, life sciences, or media.
• An example of an AI-assisted workflow initiated by the candidate and the time or quality benefit it produced.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging eLearning modules, microlearning, and interactive assets in Articulate 360.
• Create supporting training materials, including PowerPoint decks, facilitator guides, participant worksheets, job aids, and quick-reference guides, following MJH brand standards.
• Partner with the Talent & Development Generalist and subject matter experts to gather content, draft learning objectives, and build storyboards and outlines.
• Apply instructional design principles, such as ADDIE and adult learning theory, to make content clear, practical, and accessible.
• Upload, test, and maintain courses in Workday Learning; support enrollments, assignments, and completion tracking.
• Review and update existing training content to keep it current and accurate.
• Complete other Talent & Development projects as needed.
• Verify AI-generated content for accuracy, tone, and alignment with learning objectives, and use sound judgment about when AI is appropriate, particularly when confidential or proprietary information is involved.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Health insurance, including medical and dental coverage through Cigna.
• Vision coverage through VSP.
• Pharmacy benefits through OptumRx.
• FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Purpose FSA options.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match.
• Pet discount program with PetAssure.
• Norton LifeLock identity theft protection.
• Employee Assistance Program through NYLGBS.
• Fertility benefits through Progyny.
• Commuter benefits.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance, plus Universal Life Insurance options.
• Supplemental Aflac accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Discounts and rewards through BenefitHub.
• Eligible for an annual company bonus program or commission incentive based on role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level