Agilent

Instructional Designer

US-CA-Santa Clara Full time

Job Description

The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering engaging, effective, and scalable learning experiences that build knowledge, develop skills, and drive behavior change across the commercial organization. This role leverages instructional design best practices and adult learning principles to translate business needs into performance-based learning solutions that support sales, marketing, service, and customer success teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Learning Design & Development
    • Design and develop role-specific learning experiences including eLearning, instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (vILT), job aids, simulations, and performance support tools.
    • Apply sound instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, Agile learning) to build outcome-focused content aligned with business objectives.
    • Tailor instructional strategies to different roles, experience levels, and modalities (blended, digital, experiential).
  • Needs Assessment & Learning Strategy
    • Conduct needs analyses through stakeholder interviews, surveys, performance data, and skills gap assessments.
    • Translate business goals and competency models into learning objectives, course maps, and learning journeys.
    • Recommend instructional solutions to address learning and performance gaps.
  • Content Management & Curation
    • Work with SMEs, sales leaders, and product teams to source, curate, and transform technical and commercial content into digestible and compelling learning.
    • Maintain a consistent tone, structure, and branding across learning assets.
    • Ensure training is current, relevant, and aligned to product launches, go-to-market changes, and commercial strategies.
  • Measurement & Continuous Improvement
    • Define learning objectives and success metrics for all instructional content.
    • Monitor learning effectiveness through assessments, feedback, performance metrics, and business KPIs.
    • Continuously improve learning materials based on learner feedback and business impact data.
  • Technology & Tools
    • Build and publish content using authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Rise, Storyline, Adobe Captivate).
    • Utilize learning management systems (LMS) and enablement platforms (e.g., Allego, MindTickle, Highspot) for delivery and tracking.
    • Stay informed on emerging learning technologies and trends to evolve content formats and delivery methods.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor's or Master's Degree or equivalent.

    Background in instructional design, learning & development, or adult education.

    Proficiency in instructional authoring tools and LMS platforms.

    Strong visual and written communication skills; ability to translate complex information into simple, actionable content.

    Familiarity with commercial environments, sales processes, and technical product knowledge is a plus.

    Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
     

    Additional Details

    This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least April 28, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

    The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $68,640.00 - $103,800.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

    Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

    Travel Required:

    Occasional

    Shift:

    Day

    Duration:

    No End Date

    Job Function:

    Marketing