Quest Diagnostics

Senior Technical Writer

Quest Diagnostics$85K — $110K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in adult learning, customer experience, and adoption-related fields.
  • 5+ years of healthcare industry experience with a focus on technology.
  • 5+ years developing educational materials through various development lifecycles.
  • 5+ years experience in consulting on instructional solutions for clients.
  • Proficient in multiple tech tools for instructional design and content creation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategies and best practices for user adoption of new technologies.
  • Coach peers on effective learning and adoption techniques.
  • Partner with teams to demo products for user understanding.
  • Facilitate client requirements gathering to support implementation process.
  • Track implementation progress and monitor user enrollment and adoption.
  • Conduct needs analysis to determine skill requirements for effective product onboarding.
  • Design engaging training experiences using diverse methods aligned with adult learning principles.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and software solutions.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering teamwork across departments.
  • Focus on professional development through continuous learning opportunities.
  • Involvement in impactful projects that drive productivity and user satisfaction.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

The Lead Technical Product Adoption role drives the successful implementation and integration of new products, features, and technologies for both customers and internal teams. This role develops strategies, collateral, and training materials to maximize user adoption, enhance productivity, and ensure seamless transitions to new solutions. They will partner with stakeholders, business partners, developers, and instructional designers to shape adoption strategies and materials. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping others embrace new tools and systems.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop customer and O2C adoption strategies and best practices for technology rollout and utilization.
  • Coach peers and business partners on learning and adoption strategies.
  • Partner with the business to provide product demos to support user understanding of features and functionality.
  • Gather implementation requirements from clients and business partners (i.e. account numbers, etc.) and facilitate the implementation process to ensure a smooth handover to the teams performing product setup/configuration.
  • Oversee all aspects of the implementation process, external and internal, including scheduling, training and cross-functional coordination with Customer Service, Commercial, Employees, and Clients.
  • Identify and mitigate risks and obstacles during implementation
  • Track and monitor progress of new enrollments and adoption.
  • Conduct needs analysis to identify required skills, knowledge, and workflows for effective adoption.
  • Design and deliver engaging learning experiences using a variety of methods (e.g., eLearning, videos, classroom training) based on adult learning principles.
  • Maintain expertise in product functionality, workflows, and internal applications.
  • Collaborate with the commercial or business teams to gather VOC, present products and solutions, and support engagement.
  • Create and maintain training materials, ensuring alignment with system updates.
  • Act as a resource for support, sales, implementation, and other internal teams.
  • Provide feedback to influence product design and improve alignment with user needs.
  • Partner with Learning Design peers to develop, deliver, and evaluate training programs, incorporating customer feedback.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor, facilitating cross-functional collaboration to drive product adoption and success.
  • Develop journey maps and personas to guide adoption strategies.
  • Monitor training effectiveness through analytics and feedback, making updates to enhance adoption outcomes.
  • Deliver training via one-on-one sessions, classroom, or virtual formats.
  • Gather user insights to identify adoption barriers, inform product development, and refine processes.
  • Communicate product benefits and address objections to promote adoption.
  • Leverage AI or AI agents for learning design and creation.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience: 

  • 7+ years’ experience with adult learning, customer experience and adoption, instructional design, curriculum development and performance improvement.
  • 5+ years in a healthcare industry with healthcare technology experience. 
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience developing formalized business and software education and training through traditional and Agile development lifecycles including SAFe and/or Scrum.
  • 5+ years’ experience consulting with clients or business partners to determine the best instructional solutions and/or strategies.
  • Exemplify digital dexterity with technology suites such as:  Articulate, Vyond, Adobe Captivate, Lectora, MS Office, MixPanel, Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), and Camtasia Studio.

Preferred Work Experience: 

  • Experience in go-to-market strategies and implementation processes / projects.
  • Experience with Rally, JIRA, or related project management tools.
  • Experience with process mapping and optimization
  • Experience coaching other team members.
  • Basic HTML coding skills 
  • Basic graphic design knowledge and image editing 

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

  • N/A

Knowledge: 

  • Knowledge of digital product management and implementation processes
  • Familiarity with product adoption platforms (i.e. MixPanel)

Skills: 

  • Exceptional communication skills — adept in presenting to varied audiences, creating clear and engaging slides, and delivering concise written and verbal messages with attention to detail.
  • Experienced in conducting customer-centric demos and training tailored to user workflows and audience needs.
  • Proficient in developing multi-modal training content (e.g., videos, documentation, live sessions) that drives product understanding and adoption.
  • Strong collaboration skills — able to work cross-functionally in matrixed teams and build effective relationships with both internal stakeholders and customers.
  • Strategic and analytical thinker — skilled at interpreting customer feedback, identifying patterns, and making data-driven recommendations for product improvements.
  • Project management expertise — capable of managing multiple priorities and timelines while staying organized and focused.
  • Effective problem-solver and troubleshooter, with the ability to anticipate issues and resolve them quickly.
  • Self-motivated and proactive, with a positive, energetic approach to challenges and team collaboration.
  • Empathetic and customer-focused, with a deep understanding of user needs and success drivers.
  • Thrives in dynamic environments — able to adapt quickly, manage pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Committed to continuous improvement, always seeking creative ways to enhance adoption and user experience.
  • High integrity and ethical standards, trusted to represent the company with professionalism and accountability.
Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, Educational Psychology, Customer Experience or related field preferred, or equivalent job experience. (Required)
  • Languages
  • English (Required)
  • Work Requirements
  • Travel Required
  • About Quest Diagnostics

    Celera is a healthcare business that uses knowledge of human variability to provide new tests and services to personalize disease management. Their Products business develops and manufactures molecular diagnostic products that are used by hospitals and other clinical laboratories to detect, characterize, monitor and select treatment for disease. They have a distribution agreement with Abbott, through which they develop and commercialize a wide range of molecular diagnostic products, with Abbott serving as the distribution partner.

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    Joining Quest Diagnostics means becoming part of a team committed to everyday excellence and innovation in health. As a leading provider of diagnostic insights, Quest Diagnostics offers unparalleled job opportunities in the medical and scientific sectors, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking growth and development in their careers.

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    Start your career path with Quest Diagnostics through our internship programs or full-time employment opportunities. We are committed to hiring talented individuals who are passionate about building a rewarding career in healthcare. Our internships provide a solid foundation in industry-specific skills and networking opportunities, setting the stage for a successful career.

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    Quest Diagnostics is dedicated to fostering a workplace where diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA. From competitive benefits and wellness programs to diversity training and flexible work arrangements, we ensure our employees have what they need to succeed both professionally and personally.

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    Learn more about Quest Diagnostics
    Size
    40,000 employees
    Market Cap
    $17.8 billion
    Industry
    Net Income
    $1.4 billion
    Founded
    1959
    5 Year Trend
    +7.5%
    Revenue
    $9.4 billion
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