AI Training Instructor and Adoption Specialist

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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