Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? **** As a condition of employment with American Red Cross, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID 19 or qualify for an exemption, except in states where it is prohibited by law. Accordingly, employment is conditioned on providing proof of vaccination or having an approved exemption prior to starting employment **** Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good! Job Description: Why Choose Us? As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs. By joining the American Red Cross, you will enjoy a collaborative work culture committed to the diversity of our people, programs, and services. You will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? If you share our passion for helping people, Join us- Where your Career is a Force for Good! We are seeking 2 Software Quality Assurance Analysts. This position is term-limited, benefits eligible: 18 to 24 months with possibility of extension. The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will work 100% remotely from home and can be located anywhere in the United States, working East Coast hours. Typical days begin at 8:00am EST. About the job: The American Red Cross is searching for self-motivated and independent Software Quality Assurance Analyst to support the Biomedical Services Business Systems Integrations modernization efforts. This multi-year initiative focuses on large-scale software implementation and data management projects in a highly regulated environment. The Software Quality Assurance Analyst will support development, testing, validation and documentation of biomedical software by participating as an integral team member in various phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), providing guidance on established Red Cross procedures and regulatory requirements. Develops quality plans and recommends updates to existing procedures as required improving and/or strengthening the SDLC and Product Acquisition Life Cycle (PALC). What you will be doing: • Provide guidance and quality oversight of the development, testing strategy, validation, and documentation of biomedical software, ensuring compliance with established procedures and regulatory requirements. • Participate as an integral team member in various phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), providing timely and meaningful feedback for project documentation including software requirements, design, test plans, test cases, and summary reports, and ensuring compliant quality product releases. Anticipates issues and develops consensus-based solutions by partnering with project teams. • Effectively collaborate as an internal quality consultant to advise or influence business or technical partners, providing guidance on quality and regulatory requirements, advising IT staff and management on quality and regulatory issues, and recommending solutions and best practices. • Identify and execute process improvements to strengthen internal procedures and processes and improve quality and efficiency. • Lead or participate on project teams, task forces, and other complex cross-functional teams. • Serve as a subject matter expert in Quality Assurance for software and hardware validation. • Identify and investigate software defects and other problems. Serves as an active participant in the development of corrective and preventive action plans, ensuring regulatory requirements are met. • Review and approve internal procedures, ensuring regulatory requirements are met, and focusing on procedure clarity and efficient processes. • Monitor and report on changing technology, practices, standards, and regulatory and compliance requirements within the biomedical industry. Scope: Individual contributor that works under limited supervision. Apply subject matter knowledge. Capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge. Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas. What we need from you: • 10 years experience in software quality assurance, software validation or software development • Knowledge and/or experience in an FDA-regulated environment required, background in medical devices or GMP is required. • Excellent understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), risk management, and configuration management • Exceptional verbal and written/documentation communications skills to work with all levels of staff and external clients. • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment • Other unit-specific experience or qualifications may be required. Skills & Abilities: Ability to provide innovation solutions and consult on multiple projects and/or initiatives. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively, analyze problems, recommend appropriate solutions, and assimilate information quickly. Proficient with Microsoft office applications. • Travel: May travel 10-20% Education: • 4-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. The legal stuff: Essential Functions/Physical Requirements: Depending on work assignment, may require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of up to 20 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information. Overall mobility is essential. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions. Work Conditions: Work is performed indoors with some potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to emergency services relief work. May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system. Because the Red Cross is a disaster response organization, staff may be asked to be on 24-hour call during period of major disaster. Our Commitment to COVID-19 Safety: The American Red Cross requires all new hires be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of Employment, except in states where it is prohibited by law. This means that all individuals working for the organization must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the start of their employment or seek an exemption. Upon being offered a position, individuals will be required to submit proof of vaccination. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, you may qualify for an exemption. If seeking an exemption, you will be required to submit documentation at the time of offer and your request must be approved prior to hire. What’s in it for you: For those candidates located in Colorado or Connecticut, the annual salary range for this position is $100K . We do not offer an annual bonus for this role. Note that the American Red Cross sets salary ranges aligned to a specific geographic location in which the job or employee resides. The stated salary range in this posting is an average and may not be reflective of your individual circumstances. We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location. We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work, retirement, getting healthy and more. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn. • Stay Healthy: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans • Paid Family Leave: 12 weeks paid at 80% • Relax with Time Away: PTO Holidays • Save for your Future: 401K with up to 4% Match • Employee Assistance: 24/7 Mental Health Resources • Disability and Insurance: Short Long Term • Service Awards and Recognition: 1 year 5 year • Career Development: Pay for Performance, Ongoing Education To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural groups for employees and volunteers. From our Latino Resource Group, Umoja, Asian American & Pacific Islanders, and Red Cross Pride, to the Ability Network, Veterans and our Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. *LI-EH1 Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested in Volunteering? Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission. Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. 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