Technical Training & Instructional Design Specialist

Oxford Nanopore Technologies • United States,

1d • $88,000 - $108,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated Technical Training Specialist to join our Global Commercial Operations team on a nine-month contract. This role will support the training and development of our internal Technical Support teams, helping employees build the knowledge and confidence needed to support new products, workflows, and processes. The successful candidate will combine a strong scientific foundation with excellent communication and instructional design skills. You will work closely with scientific and product subject-matter experts to translate complex technical information into clear, engaging, and practical learning experiences. This may include virtual training, instructor-led sessions, onboarding materials, product-readiness content, reference resources, and learner assessments.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in life sciences or a related field preferred
• Strong knowledge of molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, genomics, or related areas
• Experience creating or delivering technical or scientific training
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work with subject-matter experts and simplify complex information
• Strong organization and project-management skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in technical support, applications, instructional design, scientific education, or product training would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop training for new products, workflows, and processes
• Translate complex scientific information into clear learning content
• Partner with scientific, product, applications, and support teams
• Create presentations, guides, job aids, and assessments
• Deliver virtual and occasional in-person training
• Update existing materials based on product changes and learner feedback
• Manage multiple projects and stakeholder reviews

Benefits

• The salary for this role is between $88,000 and $108,000 USD.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree