Chemistry Technical Designer at Catalyst Education - Empowering Educators who inspire students to become the next generation of instructors, scientists, and problem-solvers.
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Technical Designer Job Description:
This role requires a combination of subject matter knowledge, basic coding understanding, and critical thinking skills. The technical designer combines their background knowledge of concepts relevant to undergraduate course and/or laboratory instruction with their experience working with web languages and frameworks to translate customer instructional materials into interactive digital lab reports and lecture assignments.
Responsibilities
Content Development & Translation
Converts traditional experimental procedures, report sheets, and lecture assignments into Catalyst Education’s proprietary digital format (DataFlow Module), ensuring alignment with educational goals and technical capabilities.
Maintains a deep understanding of proprietary tools and their limitations to effectively translate instructional materials into digital content.
Quality Assurance & Pedagogical Integrity
Reviews pedagogical goals, learning objectives, and constraints (e.g., precision of lab tools) to design engaging and instructionally sound educational content.
Ensures that all content meets high standards of clarity, accuracy, and educational value before submission.
Technical Problem-Solving & Innovation
Applies coding knowledge (e.g., JavaScript, JSON) to enhance interactivity and automate grading where appropriate, improving the user experience.
Conducts research on new technologies, scripting techniques, and AI-assisted tools to optimize workflows and improve efficiency.
Project Execution & Workflow Management
Manages assigned tasks efficiently, balancing high-throughput demands with a commitment to quality.
Identifies and flags incomplete or ambiguous requests, proactively seeking clarification to avoid errors or misinterpretations.
Assists in maintaining and improving workflow documentation for both internal use and customer support.
Collaboration & Training
Supports the onboarding and training of new team members, including contractors and employees, on authoring tools and best practices.
Collaborates with peers to suggest workflow improvements, participate in special projects, and contribute to tool enhancements.
Cross-Team & External Engagement (As Needed)
Works with the Instructional Design team to provide technical sales support during sales and early implementation processes.
Consults with Instructional Designers and faculty clients to develop custom educational modules.
Contributes to thought leadership initiatives, such as white papers, blog articles, conference presentations, or webinars.
Assists in additional content production tasks, including quiz authoring and content review.
Advanced degree in Chemistry
Some college-level Chemistry teaching experience: either as TA, instructor, or lab coordinator
Competent in one or more of these computer languages: JSON, JavaScript, LaTeX, HTML
Able to understand scientific techniques and concepts and be able to communicate and explain them accurately and succinctly to various audiences
Able to communicate professionally with clients
Financial Attributes:
Annual Base Compensation: $70,000-$80,000 based upon experience
Benefits:
Health/dental/vision insurance: Yes
Retirement (401k) plan with Company match: Yes
Important Notes:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This description is for reference only. It is not meant to provide an exhaustive description of the duties that may be required of an employee in this position. It does not create a contract between the Company and any employee.