Instructional Designer

4 weeks ago


Austin, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time

The Opportunity

Instructional Designer

This position is ONSITE and works out of our Austin, TX location in the CRM Division.  As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

Job Summary:

  • Working in the training team skilled in instructional design, technical training, and multimedia.
  • Leading or participating in all aspects of the industry-standard methodology for assessing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating content.
  • Creating instructor-led courses (virtual and in-person), eLearning, and other instructional materials that simplify complex concepts, present information attractively, and maximize information retention and knowledge transfer.
  • Collaborating openly and effectively with people at all levels in the organization.

What Youâll Work On

  • Lead instructional and technical content analysis activities. Understand the business needs and purpose of the content (based on user needs) prior to development.
  • Work with Trainers and other SMEs to gather knowledge for efficient design and development including scheduling and attending knowledge transfer.
  • Develop in-person instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, and eLearning content, including but not limited to: on-demand modules, videos, PowerPoint presentations, course quizzes, activity handouts, and other instructional materials.
  • Collaborate with Marketing to facilitate the generation of instructional materials and standard templates for design and writing alignment.
  • Ensure design consistency, cross-functionality, and reusable content aligned with Abbottâs strategy and brand.
  • Apply tested instructional design theories, practice, and methods that maximize information retention and knowledge transfer.
  • Lead meetings with stakeholders, SMEs, and other relevant parties.
  • Manage project timelines and drive initiatives to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Manage multiple priorities with the ability to assess and adjust quickly to the changing scope of the business.
  • Ensure the quality and accuracy of all curricula by facilitating successful review processes as needed on a continual basis.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelorâs degree or equivalent work experience in Education, Instructional Design, or related field.
  • 2 or more years of relevant work experience, preferably as an instructional designer, educational technologist, eLearning developer, or related role delivering training content with demonstrated success

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understanding of the required elements for different work products like instructor-led training content, point-of-need content, general communications, etc. (High proficiency)
  • Experience using PowerPoint, Articulate 360, BioDigital, or similar design and development software. (PowerPoint, Storyline 360, BioDigital used frequently within current team.) (High proficiency)
  • Experience publishing eLearning to conform to SCORM standard. (Proficient)
  • Knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models (e.g. ADDIE). (High proficiency)
  • Written and oral communication skills. (High proficiency)
  • Collaboration and interpersonal skills â the role will frequently interact stakeholders and other team members, so collaboration and open communication is essential. (High proficiency)
  • Medical or lab knowledge (Preferred)

Travel possible 10% of the time

Apply Now

 * Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.



The base pay for this position is $72,700.00 â $145,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.



  • Austin, United States defi AUTO LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition Purpose:The Content Creator leads and manages the instructional design, development of instructor-led, on-the-job, and computer-based training courses that support defi Solutions application portfolio. This role is responsible for the successful implementation of training systems and principals in coordination with the...


  • Austin, United States Austin Community College Full time

    Job Posting Closing Times: Job postings are removed from advertising at 12:00 A.M. on the closing date e.g., at midnight on the day before the closing date. Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a...


  • Austin, United States Whole Foods Market Full time

    **Job Description**: The fun and fast-paced **Learning and Development **Team at Whole Foods Market is seeking enthusiastic individuals ready to dive into dynamic projects, collaborate with a diverse group of Team Members, and bring fresh perspectives to our culture of continuous learning. Â Â At Whole Foods Market, our Purpose is to nourish people and...


  • Austin, United States 22nd Century Technologies Inc. Full time

    Job Description: Lead trainer to oversee training plan, create training materials, and report to TDA training department. Trainer is responsible for preparing, conducting, and evaluating technical training programs. Writes literature and materials to be used in programs and designs exercises to enhance lectures. Shall deliver on-site and web-based training...


  • Austin, United States 22nd Century Technologies Inc. Full time

    Job Description: Lead trainer to oversee training plan, create training materials, and report to TDA training department. Trainer is responsible for preparing, conducting, and evaluating technical training programs. Writes literature and materials to be used in programs and designs exercises to enhance lectures. Shall deliver on-site and web-based training...


  • Austin, United States 22nd Century Technologies Inc. Full time

    Job Description: Lead trainer to oversee training plan, create training materials, and report to TDA training department. Trainer is responsible for preparing, conducting, and evaluating technical training programs. Writes literature and materials to be used in programs and designs exercises to enhance lectures. Shall deliver on-site and web-based training...


  • Austin, United States Vector Consulting, Inc Full time

    Our government client is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer/ Trainer on a 6+ months renewable contract opportunity in Austin, TX.Job Description / Minimum Requirements:(80%) Works closely with the Vaccine Operations Group Manager and the pertinent leadership to coordinate educational training programs and activities that meet required activities...


  • Austin, United States Vector Consulting, Inc Full time

    Our government client is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer/ Trainer on a 6+ months renewable contract opportunity in Austin, TX.Job Description / Minimum Requirements:(80%) Works closely with the Vaccine Operations Group Manager and the pertinent leadership to coordinate educational training programs and activities that meet required activities...


  • Austin, United States Vector Consulting, Inc Full time

    Our government client is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer/ Trainer on a 6+ months renewable contract opportunity in Austin, TX.Job Description / Minimum Requirements:(80%) Works closely with the Vaccine Operations Group Manager and the pertinent leadership to coordinate educational training programs and activities that meet required activities...


  • Austin, United States Vector Consulting, Inc Full time

    Our government client is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer/ Trainer on a 6+ months renewable contract opportunity in Austin, TX.Job Description / Minimum Requirements:(80%) Works closely with the Vaccine Operations Group Manager and the pertinent leadership to coordinate educational training programs and activities that meet required activities...


  • Austin, United States Mindsource Inc Full time

    Job Title: Instructional Designer/Trainer Duration: 6 months Location: Austin, TX Hybrid Responsibilities:Collaborate with global teams to assess training content needs and ensure consistency in materials.Develop comprehensive resources for the training team, including training modules, facilitator guides, scripts, and answer keys.Create self-service...


  • Austin, United States The University of Texas at Austin Full time

    Description The Department of Nutritional Sciences seeks applications for a professional-track (non-tenured) faculty position (Assistant Professor of Instruction) for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Department of Nutritional Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition degree program which includes three primary areas: dietetics, nutritional...


  • Austin, United States Cybotic Systems Full time

    **Job Title**: Healthcare Instructional Designer or Healthcare Instructional Trainer **Location**: Austin, TX **Remote/Onsite/Hybrid**: Day 1 Onsite **Experience**: Minimum 10-30 Years **Skills Required**: - Healthcare Experience - Captivate Training Software (Minimum 5 Years) - Moodle Training Software (Minimum 5 Years) **LinkedIn ID**: Valid LinkedIn ID...


  • Austin, United States KIPP Foundation Full time

    Full-time - Subject: Special Education - Start Date: Immediate opening - Department: School-based Support **Company Description**: KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities,...


  • Austin, United States KIPP Foundation Full time

    Full-time - Subject: Special Education - Start Date: Immediate opening - Department: School-based Support **Company Description**: KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities,...


  • austin, United States KIPP Texas Public Schools Full time

    Job Description Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP Texas Public Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to...


  • Austin, Texas, United States KIPP Texas Public Schools Full time

    Job DescriptionEvery member of the Team & Family at KIPP Texas Public Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to...


  • Austin, Texas, United States KIPP Texas Public Schools Full time

    Job DescriptionEvery member of the Team & Family at KIPP Texas Public Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to...


  • Austin, United States IDEA Public Schools Full time

    **Description** Role Mission: IDEA Assistant Principals of Instruction (APIs) are instructional leaders who manage, coach and develop the teachers at their school to achieve ambitious results with students. They monitor the progress of students to ensure ALL students are on-track for college. What We Offer Compensation: Salaries for people entering this...


  • Austin, United States Achievement Network (ANet) Full time

    **Teacher Instructional Coach - K-8 Math** Location: Texas (Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio) ***: **ABOUT ANET**: ANet, or the Achievement Network, is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding educational equity for all students. We work alongside leadership teams to build a shared educational practice by tailoring strategic integration of assessments,...