Join the SimpleTrials Team at Trial by Fire Solutions!
The following positions are open as of February 2024:
Software Quality Assurance / SQA Test Engineer
To apply:
Email: jobs@simpletrials.com
Include the name of the position in the subject
Attach your resume
Attach or include a brief cover letter which describes your interest or your experience with software in the life science industry
Include the best phone number to reach you
Software Quality Assurance / SQA Test Engineer
All applicants should attach a cover letter that describes:
1. Your experience with SQA
2. Why you are interested in clinical trials in life sciences
Trial By Fire Solutions is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced professional to play an essential role in the quality assurance and evolution of our clinical trial management software. Collaborate with our engineering and product teams on our web-based e-clinical product and services utilized in the life science industry. Become a key contributor to a small team who thinks big about helping to get new medical therapies to people in need.
This team member will play an integral role in the success of clients utilizing our SaaS-based “SimpleTrials” product, a Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) and Electronic Trial Master File (eTMF), which is used by pharma, device and biotech organizations, CROs and research sites. This position reports directly to the SQA Manager.
This is a full time position working remotely (US-based). Candidates must be legally able to work in the United States for an unlimited period. Experience with SQA in a regulated or compliant industry is required for this job.
Responsibilities
Perform a variety of tests including, but not limited to, acceptance, regression, feature, performance, and patch / bug testing
Responsible for ensuring testing environments are available and contain representative test data for the tests being executed
Ability to execute a test plan per the quality procedures
Collect objective evidence for acceptability of testing
Work closely with SQA Manager to scope and develop test plans for features and bug fixes
Report and track bugs using IMS system
Manage SQA testing timelines for assigned test initiatives and product release activities
Communicate to appropriate SQA and Engineering team members on status of testing
Coordinate test builds with Engineering team for execution of test plan
Review and provide input for associated Engineering design documents
Build fluency with the comprehensive feature set of the SimpleTrials platform
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years experience performing manual testing of web applications
Must have strong understanding of software testing principles and methodologies and with the software development life cycle
Must have experience with manual execution of testing activities such as CRUD, functional testing, and regression testing (note: automations and load testing are not required for this position)
Must have familiarity with testing tools such as Jira and Zephyr
Must have experience collecting objective evidence to support testing
Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and ability to troubleshoot issues
Must be US-based with the ability to work remotely in an established home office
Must be able to manage multiple test initiatives and activities concurrently
Must have good time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to work independently
Experience with e-clinical products such as CTMS, eTMF, EDC, IWRS, eISF is a plus
Experience with computer software validation in a regulated industry is a plus
First Three Months
First month is on-boarding, learning the product and offering, the IMS, and how we operate
Second month is continuing to learn the application, proficiency with the IMS, and supervised / paired testing
At the start of month three, the team member is ready to perform manual testing independently, understand development and testing activities and related internal processes. By the end of the month, the team member is actively contributing feedback to the Engineering and SQA teams and is ready to perform larger manual testing initiatives.
About Trial by Fire
Trial By Fire Solutions is a leading global provider of Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) and Electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) solutions, via the SimpleTrials cloud software platform. At Trial By Fire Solutions, we hire enthusiastic, experienced, collaborative, and meticulous team members who help us improve our products, solutions, and customer relationships. We balance the benefits of a fully remote team with online meetings that are fun and productive. Team members receive a full benefits package, including healthcare, paid time off, company retirement contributions, and equity.