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Lead Instructional Design Training Specialist

🇺🇸 Remote - US 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $78K - $168K 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ August 31st, 2026

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Stryker is hiring a Lead Instructional Design Training Specialist. This role involves leading the development and improvement of new hire training curriculum, supporting continuing education, and mentoring trainers within the OnSite division. The specialist collaborates with multiple departments to ensure training aligns with quality standards and product knowledge, primarily focusing on Endoscopy equipment.

Highlights
  • Lead development and continuous improvement of new hire training and onboarding programs for OnSite Specialists.
  • Assist in creating and maintaining the quality strategy for employees working in customer accounts.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to OnSite Specialist Trainers and Quality Assurance Trainers.
  • Develop instructional strategies, course materials, and assessments using multimedia and e-learning platforms.
  • Maintain expertise in Stryker Endoscopy products and ensure training adheres to industry standards such as AAMI, IAHCSMM, AORN, and Joint Commission.
  • Manage daily updates in the Stryker Learning Management System (SLMS) for all OnSite members.
  • Experience required: 4 years in related field, CRCST certification mandatory; CER, CST, and CTT certifications preferred.
  • Technical skills: Knowledge of Total Endoscopy systems, Oracle, Agile, and SLMS.
  • Strong coaching, project management, and leadership abilities; excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Compensation ranges from $77,700 to $168,400 annually depending on grade level, with comprehensive health and financial benefits.

Lead Instructional Design Training Specialist Full Description

Lead Instructional Design Training Specialist

Job details
Work flexibility: Remote
Req ID: R572389
Employee type: Full Time
Job category: Customer Services
Travel: 10%
Relocation: No

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Job description

The OnSite Instructional Design Trainer will collaborate with members of Field Operations, Organizational Enablement, and Business Practice Solutions as well as other business units within Stryker to facilitate the planning and implementation of new hire training, curriculum development, continuing education, training strategy, and quality strategy within OnSite.
  • Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of new hire training curriculum and onboarding assistance for OnSite Specialists
  • Assist with the development, maintenance, execution, and continuous improvement of the quality strategy for all OnSite employees working in customer accounts
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to OnSite Specialist Trainers and Quality Assurance Trainers
  • Develop and implement continuing education opportunities for all members of OnSite
  • Drive continuous improvement through collaboration with other Stryker divisional and business unit training personnel to share training material and best practices
  • Maintain overall in-depth knowledge of products and equipment manufactured by Stryker, with strong emphasis on Endoscopy
  • Conduct daily Stryker Learning Management System updates for all members of OnSite
  • Optimize training program for new hires to increase performance and engagement
  • Develop instructional strategies, course materials and assessment techniques using a variety of multimedia and E-learning programs
  • Develop and track clear metrics and feedback forms to assess student and trainer performance
  • Remain current on developments in training and instructional methodologies including technology enhancements and attend periodic seminars and meetings to ensure currency of education
  • Support the onboarding, development, and successful integration of Grade 9 Trainers by providing mentorship, coaching, and guidance on training delivery, curriculum and execution
  • Update training modules and assessments to remain current with new equipment, manufacturer’s recommendations, and industry best practices and standards.
  • Maintain OnSite Specialist and Trainer Resource Guidebooks
  • Ensure training and quality teams adhere to manufacturer’s recommendations as well as AAMI, IAHCSMM, AORN and Joint Commission standards
  • Collaborate with all stakeholders and SME’s when designing new training modules/assessments and/or continuing education
  • Act as a SME to navigate the most current standards (AAMI, HSPA/IAHCSMM, AORN, Joint Commission) to best support Quality Assurance Trainers, OnSite Specialist Trainers, and Field Operations employees
  • Collaborate with marketing, legal, regulatory, and quality teams to get Agile approval for training material used in the field
  • Seek out product training material developed in the field, then research, rebrand, revise and route through Agile as Quick Start Guides
  • Partner with Sales Enablement to develop training for products supported by OnSite in the operating room or sterile processing department of customer accounts
  • Adhere to Stryker’s Branding Guidelines for both internal and external customer documentation/collateral
  • Maintain certifications acquired through HSPA/IAHCSMM
  • Conduct daily Stryker Learning Management System updates for all members of OnSite
  • Report on training and quality metrics
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • CRCST required
  • CER preferred
  • CST preferred
  • CTT preferred
  • Experience supporting training, learning and development, onboarding, or educational programs preferred.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.
  • 4 years of experience in related field.
  • Possess Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through HSPA.
  • Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) through HSPA preferred.
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.
  • Certified Technical Teacher (CTT) preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Knowledge of Total Endoscopy systems, including Oracle, Agile and SLMS
  • Excellent presentation and teaching skills in both group environments and one-on-one
  • Strong organizational skills – ability to create and integrate multiple programs and systems
  • Strong coaching, mentoring, project management and leadership ability
  • Ability to partner with other departments and divisions across the organization
  • Extensive knowledge of Stryker Endoscopy products
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and work within aggressive timeframes
  • Ability to influence management, business groups, and SME’s toward a recommended action
  • Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.)
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Ability to use common office equipment (e.g. calculator, computer terminal, fax machine, etc.)
  • Must be able to generate and explain detailed procedures.
  • Must be willing to travel periodically to the training center and customer accounts
  • Strong reading and writing abilities.
  • Must be able to deliver presentations to large audiences.
  • Must be able to develop, implement and explain detailed guidelines and procedures.
  • Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment by effectively managing multiple priorities, adapting to changing business needs, and adjusting training schedules, curriculum priorities, and project deliverables as required to support organizational objectives.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
  • Exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally and/or a minimal amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, etc.
  • Near visual acuity (corrected) color vision.
  • Mobility, bending, standing for extended periods, stooping, finger dexterity.
  • Audiological problems corrected

Posted Date: 08/31/2026
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.

United States of America Pay Ranges:
  • USN: $77,700 - $129,500 USD Annual
  • US5: $81,600 - $136,000 USD Annual
  • US10: $85,500 - $142,500 USD Annual
  • US15: $89,400 - $148,900 USD Annual
  • US20: $93,200 - $155,400 USD Annual
  • US30: $101,000 - $168,400 USD Annual

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Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Click here to learn more about: US Stryker employee benefits

Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.