Training Specialist/ Senior Training Specialist (...
Brookhaven National Laboratory - New York City, NY
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Nuclear Training Specialist /Senior Nuclear Training Specialist (Instructional Design) page is loaded Nuclear Training Specialist /Senior Nuclear Training Specialist (Instructional Design)locations:Upton, NYtime type:Full timeposted on:Posted 11 Days Agojob requisition id:JR102064**Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at****Organizational Overview:**Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks a Nuclear Training Specialist to support the nuclear training and qualifications program. This position resides within the Human Resources Department and is matrixed to the Nuclear Safety Division. The position is based in Upton, New York, 60 miles east of New York City in Suffolk County. BNL has approximately 2,800 employees and is growing. BNL is a government-owned, contractor-operated facility funded through the United States Department of Energy (DOE). Visitfor more information.BNL’s Nuclear Safety program is being expanded to address the nation’s growing demand for critical medical radioisotopes. DOE has designated this as a Mission Essential Function for BNL, and increased production capacity will require operation under a nuclear regulatory structure. In support of this effort, the Nuclear Safety program elements ensure compliance with 10 CFR 830, Nuclear Safety Management, and all associated DOE Directives.The Nuclear Safety Division is a part of the Environment, Safety, and Health Directorate. Ensuring regulatory compliance and safe operations is the ESH mission. ESH staff support the overall BNL mission by providing expertise that ensures safe and efficient work processes during scientific research, reduces the likelihood of human error, and manages regulatory programs that preserve the safety and health of BNL employees, the public, and the environment.**Position Description:**The Training and Organizational Development team is an integral part of the Human Resources Directorate.It serves as a center of excellence for Leadership Development, Training and Qualifications, and Nuclear Safety this role, you will support the development, evaluation and maintenance of the nuclear training and qualification program. The role reports to the Nuclear Training Manager. As part of our team, you will work in a research environment with other training and nuclear safety professionals, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to support training for BNL’s Radionuclide Research and Production Laboratory (RRPL) and future nuclear facilities.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:* Serve as a training specialist and instructional technologist, responsible for the design, maintenance, and development of e-learning and in-person courses to support nuclear safety training* Create course content, training packages, and develop interactive learning modules; structure curriculum based on learning objectives* Develop and maintain nuclear facility qualification cards and ensure training records are entered into the electronic records database* Periodically evaluate the efficacy of training output during the design, development, implementation, and observations of performance, and provide improvement recommendations to the Nuclear Training Manager and line management* Maintain assigned training and qualification requirements per the Nuclear Training and Qualification Program Description* Support the Continuing Training Program for assigned nuclear facilities positions to assure qualifications are maintained* Ability to oversee and manage continuing training programs* Coordinate involvement of line organization personnel for the SAT development of training materials; conduct and update the SAT process for specific positions and training courses applicable* Perform needs assessments to evaluate training and identify gaps* Coordinate, conduct, and document table-top analysis* Process training exceptions, extensions, and waivers, as requested by line management; providing updates to management on continuation of personnel training* Review job analyses and job task lists on a recurring basis to determine if revision is necessary; support management and personnel by identifying and executing training requirements* Responsible for the examination review and approval process which includes developing written and online exams and documenting linkage of test items to tasks and objectives, preparing exam keys, and acting as exam administrator/proctor**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Bachelor’s Degree in education/training or equivalent experience, generally on the basis of 2:1 (experience: college) years* Bachelor's coursework and/or training must include education or training with a focus on Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process including analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation and/or (ADDIE) model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation)* A minimum of 4 years relevant work experience in delivering and designing training programs* Hands-on experience with classroom and web-based training design and delivery* Hands on experience with instructional design and online course development tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, and similar* Ability to manage multiple projects independently and deliver quality training materials that meet regulatory and industry requirements**Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Ten (10) years of relevant professional experience* Experience in instructional design within related fields (scientific or laboratory environment) is a plus* Industry certifications in instructional design, curriculum development, performance improvement, project management, and content-specific certifications as appropriate* Familiarity and experience with DOE 426.2A nuclear training requirements* Strong interpersonal and communications skills* Demonstrated ability to think strategically and work collaboratively**ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:*** Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time**Other information*** Please include in your cover letter a description of any coursework or training you have completed in the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) methodology and/or (ADDIE) model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation)* Work arrangement is onsite, with telework options available* This position is not eligible for visa sponsorshipBrookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $80300 - $130000 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience.Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory - view more information at .This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal .**Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews**. Brookhaven National Laboratory ( delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science #J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2025-11-21