Instructional Designer

MJH Life Sciences®

Cranbury, NJ0–2 yrs54m agovia LinkedIn

About the Role

MJH Life Sciences is looking for an Instructional Designer to join our Talent & Development team. As our team expands its training offerings for MJH associates, the Instructional Designer will build engaging eLearning, training materials, and program resources that help associates and managers grow their skills. This role works closely with the Talent & Development Generalist and subject matter experts across the business to turn content into clear, practical learning experiences.

Key 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 (e.g., ADDIE, 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

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • 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 (ADDIE, SAM)
  • Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear, concise content
  • Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple projects and shift priorities
  • Collaborative team player who takes feedback well and takes ownership of projects

AI Capability Expectation

Candidates should be prepared to discuss how they use AI in their instructional design work. This includes:

  • Practical ways they have used AI tools to draft outlines, storyboards, assessment questions, scripts, or first drafts of training content
  • How they verify AI-generated content for accuracy, tone, and alignment with learning objectives before it reaches learners
  • How they decide when AI is appropriate for a task and when it is not, particularly with confidential or proprietary information
  • How they have picked up new tools and shared what works with teammates
  • Bonus: an example of an AI-assisted workflow they initiated, and the time or quality benefit it produced

Nice To Have

  • Articulate Storyline, Synthesia, Canva, or Adobe Creative Cloud
  • LMS experience (Workday Learning preferred)
  • Basic graphic design or video editing skills
  • Familiarity with healthcare, life sciences, or media

Compensation Range

  • $55,000-$65,000 annually, depending on qualifications.
  • Eligible for annual company bonus program or commission incentive based on role.
  • The compensation offered to the candidate selected for this position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Benefits Overview

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Health insurance through Cigna (medical & dental)
  • 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 (EAP) through NYLGBS
  • Fertility benefits through Progyny
  • Commuter benefits
  • Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance, plus Universal Life Insurance options
  • Supplemental Aflac coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Discounts and rewards through BenefitHub

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