Software Quality Assurance Analyst

Job Overview
Voted one of the "Best Places to Work in Maine" for the seventh year, we are looking for talented professionals to join our rapidly growing team. With our innovative FlowCam technology and artificial intelligence platform, Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies is the global leader in flow imaging microscopy solutions for the Life Sciences industry. We make meaningful differences in the world by helping scientists develop new and safer pharmaceutical products, improve the quality of drinking water, and assist researchers in their understanding of marine and freshwater systems, among many other uses.

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to join our Software Team and play a crucial role in delivering safe, reliable, compliant, and quality software products. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mindset and enjoy the challenge of finding and preventing software issues.

As a QA Analyst, you will work closely with our Software Team to develop and execute manual and automated tests, ensuring product quality throughout the development lifecycle. This position is integral to our product development process, focusing on conducting thorough testing to ensure our software meets customer needs while maintaining quality standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:

1. Review design specifications to understand the scope, requirements, and function of the software product.

2. Collaborate with the development team to ensure the products are designed and created with the highest quality standards.

3. Develop and run manual and automated tests for all Fluid Imaging software and firmware.

4. Manage tests to ensure appropriate test coverage.

5. Develop test reports.

6. Improve testing processes and methodologies to ensure delivery of high-quality software to the customers.

7. Review and edit software release notes.

8. Triage incoming software support requests.

9. Assist in documenting software changes.

10. Assist in requirements gathering.

11. Act as second reviewer and backup for instrument QC.

12. Meet or exceed established department key performance indicators.

Experience and Technical Requirements:

• 3 years experience in Software QA
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of Software QA methodologies, tools and processes
• Experience writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases
• Experience writing automated tests
• Experience with test management and reporting software
• Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting
• Experience working with Jira a plus
• Experience with performance and/or security testing a plus
• Experience testing embedded systems a plus
• Laboratory experience a plus

Education Level:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, a related field, or equivalent work experience

Physical Requirements (heavy lifting, ability to work in a laboratory, etc.):

This position involves working in and moving around an office environment, lab and assembly production environment. It involves extensive use of a computer. This role involves constant communication with employees, vendors, contractors, and business stakeholders. On occasion, work outside of regular business hours may be required.

With or without reasonable accommodation, able to:

• Work in office environment
• Use telecommunication tools
• Work in an engineering laboratory and occasional analytical laboratory and assembly production environment
• Ability to lift an instrument (up to 50 lbs.)

Benefits:

We offer a complete benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, 401k matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, parental leave, and corporate wellness programs - all eligible on date of hire

Our company culture values work-life balance and community, with team events throughout the year. The beautiful rocky coast of Maine provides a backdrop to our scenic office in Scarborough, with close-by access to beaches, mountains, hiking, skiing, and the vibrant food and culture scene in nearby Portland. Benefits of working onsite include easy access to running and biking trails, ideal for anyone who likes to exercise during the day.

Learn more about how you can contribute to the growth of a thriving Southern Maine company, and continue to build upon it's 25 year history while expanding the ever-growing applications of flow imaging microscopy.

https://www.fluidimaging.com/company/careers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000