QA Tester - Temp

ABOUT GENALYTE

At Genalyte, we're revolutionizing diagnostic testing to empower a healthier future. We believe that timely and accurate health insights shouldn't be a luxury, but a necessity. We are driven by a vision where advanced diagnostic capabilities are accessible, efficient, and seamlessly integrated into healthcare. Genalyte is more than just a laboratory; we are advocates for health empowerment, dedicated to providing insights that can transform lives and communities.

POSITION SUMMARY
The QA Tester is responsible for executing test plans, identifying defects, and helping ensure software products meet quality standards before release. This role works closely with developers, product managers, and QA team members to verify functionality, usability, performance, and reliability. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn software testing best practices in a fast-paced environment. The QA Tester will also help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, maintain quality system processes, and support the development of IVD products. This is a temporary position, and we are seeking to fill three openings through this posting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

These may include but are not limited to:

• Execute manual test cases, collect evidence, and document test results clearly and accurately
• Identify, log, and track software defects using issue-tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• Perform regression tests to verify bug fixes and updated features
• Assist in developing and maintaining test cases, test scripts, and test documentation
• Collaborate with developers to reproduce issues and clarify expected behavior
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and daily stand-ups (if Agile)
• Perform functional, regression, smoke, and exploratory testing
• Help ensure software meets user requirements and acceptance criteria
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes: Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback to test developers.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Education: BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira) and test management software.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to think through complex "edge cases" where a system might fail.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; you must be able to explain technical flaws to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance testing or a related field.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with automated testing tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
  • Exposure to Agile/Scrum development environments
  • Knowledge of SQL, APIs, or web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) (Python, JavaScript, Postman)
• Preferred Skills & Competencies
  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Organization and time management
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn
  • Ability to follow test procedures precisely
  • Understanding of software validation concepts
  • Experience working under FDA, ISO 13485, or similar quality systems
  • Familiarity with documentation requirements and traceability

The base range for this role is $35 - $45 per hour. Individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, work location, and relevant education or training.