Mayo Clinic is looking for a Software Tester to support their Laboratory systems, with a specific focus on a new genetics pipeline testing, to ensure software verification of multiple products and systems.
Requirements
- training/experience in software testing.
- Experience in a Linux/Unix environment and knowledge of basic Linux/Unix commands required.
- Experience with MobaXterm, WinSCP or other terminal emulator and SSH/FTP Clients preferred.
- Strong background in productivity software: e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and browsers.
- Knows and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures from a field of specialization (testing, software development, or data management).
- Knowledge of test management tools desired. (e.g., Quality Center).
- Able to cross-analyze software development documentation (business requirements, function specification, design specification) to ascertain system functionality / features.
Responsibilities
- responsible for software verification of multiple products and systems, both vended and in-house developed, through the creation of all testing deliverables.
- provides software quality assurance services for projects and systems.
- Supports the development of deliverables, which include defines, performs and documents product validation for new and/or modified applications.
- Investigates operational and process problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel.
- Maintains quality records and metrics status reports; guides and directs lower level personnel on the set-up and performance of quality controls.
- Devises and applies quality controls for in-house and vended products.
- Assists in the execution of quality reviews under the direction of the project team or a senior quality colleague.
Other
- strong analytical thinking skills
- excellent organization and documentation skills
- an ability to interact with people at all levels
- skills in coping with ambiguous situations
- ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment
- Mayo Clinic will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.
- A Bachelor of Science degree with training/experience in software development, software testing or quality control; or an Associates degree in a computer related field and 2 years of professional experience in software development, software testing or quality control; or 6 years of professional experience in software development, software testing or quality control.
- Must Possesses strong analytical thinking skills, excellent documentation skills, an ability to interact with people at all levels and possess skills in coping with ambiguous situations.
- Project management skills are preferred.
- Must have the ability to direct projects, participate in teams, and work independently to make decisions appropriate for the business and technical environment.
- Requires strong analytical, organizational and interaction skills.
- Able to gain an understanding of the applicable systems and business operational practices and procedures as relates to product validation.
- Experienced with software development lifecycles as they relate to product verification and validation.
- Experienced with the preparation of testing reports and coordinating project testing.
- Experienced mentoring test colleagues and project teams on the software test process.
- Will be required to communicate with a wide range of audiences (i.e., technical and business).
- Certification and/or training in quality or testing certification. e.g ISO Service Management, CSTP, or ITIL desired.
