AI Training Instructor and Adoption Specialist

Bethesda, MD
Temporary to Full Time
Experienced
We are looking for an AI Training Instructor and Adoption Specialist to deliver hands-on training and support workforce adoption of AI tools and workflows across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientific databases. This is a part-time or full-time opportunity, available as either a contract role or a staff position, that will be 6 months in duration with the potential for extension. The role is based in the Washington, DC, area with some in-person work. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Job Responsibilities

Instruction & Facilitation
  • Deliver hands-on training sessions, workshops, and live demonstrations focused on practical use of AI tools and workflows
  • Facilitate interactive learning experiences, including working sessions and guided exercises
  • Lead project-based learning, helping participants apply AI tools to their own work and use cases
  • Adapt instruction for diverse audiences (i.e., scientific, technical, administrative)
Workforce Enablement & Adoption
  • Provide ongoing coaching, office hours, and troubleshooting support for staff using AI tools
  • Support development and refinement of real-world AI pilot use cases
  • Help staff translate AI capabilities into practical workflows that improve productivity and efficiency
  • Promote adoption of consistent, effective AI usage practices

Translation of AI to Practice
  • Translate technical AI concepts into clear, plain-language guidance and actionable workflows
  • Collaborate with engineers and SMEs to convert technical solutions into usable, accessible tools and templates
  • Develop practical examples, use cases, and demonstrations grounded in scientific databases

Training Materials & Resources
  • Develop and maintain lightweight, practical training materials, including step-by-step guides, example workflows, and prompt templates
  • Contribute to reusable resources such as prompt libraries and workflow playbooks
  • Ensure materials are clear, concise, and aligned with real user needs

Feedback & Continuous Improvement
  • Gather and synthesize feedback from participants to improve training effectiveness
  • Support evaluation of training outcomes and identify gaps in skills or adoption
  • Iterate on training approaches based on user experience and pilot outcomes

Required Skills/Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, data science, education, or related field
  • 3–5+ years of experience delivering technical or scientific training
  • Experience teaching or enabling use of AI/ML tools, data tools, or technical systems
  • Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible guidance
  • Experience facilitating hands-on, interactive learning environments
  • Experience developing practical training materials (e.g., guides, templates, examples)

Desired Skills/Experience
  • Background in bioinformatics or related fields
  • Experience working with biomedical, scientific, or research communities
  • Familiarity with AI tools such as large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and workflow-based AI applications
  • Experience supporting applied AI adoption (not just theoretical training)
  • Experience collaborating with technical teams to support real-world implementation

Computercraft offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and disability and life insurance; a 401(k) plan with matching; paid leave starting at 128 hours/year for the first 3 years of employment; and 11 paid holidays. We also offer the opportunity for a positive work–life balance with a standard 40-hour work week and the chance to work alongside a team of highly accomplished professionals.

To learn about other Computercraft job opportunities, please visit the Careers section of our website: https://www.computercraft-usa.com/.

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