Quality Analyst Jobs in Minnesota

Job Title: Sr. Software Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester Company: Ecologic Analytics, LLC Location: Bloomington, MN Description: Ecologic Analytics is a leading provider of meter data management (MDM) software solutions for the utility industry. We are seeking a Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst to your our team. The Senior SQA Analyst works closely with other SQA personnel, developers, and business analysts to define, prioritize and communicate testing requirements, test results, and status of SQA related tasks relevant to the completion of a product/project. You would work closely with the Quality Assurance Manager to develop testing framework and ensure adherence to these policies; manage defect tracking and assist in aligning patch deployment with other enterprise-wide project plans; and mentor SQA personnel in testing processes and procedures.Required Skills *Minimum 8 years experience in Software Quality Assurance (SQA)*Experience mentoring/training SQA personnel in SDLC and testing processes*Expert at testing Relational Databases and creating SQL queries*In-depth knowledge of quality assurance and testing methodologies*Experience testing applications where no GUI testing was involved; all testing was back-end processing, file processing, and/or interfaces between systems*Above average experience with Unix operating systems*Available to travel up to 25% of the timeHighly Desired Experience*Utility experience (Electric, Gas, Water); esp. business experience with the retail side of the industry*Experience working in an iterative development environment such as Agile/XP*Experience working in and for an organization building enterprise software development applications for delivery to external clients*Experience implementing processes and procedures using CMMI or similar industry standardDo you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Are you able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under aggressive deadlines and demands? If so, don't wait -- apply TODAY!Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, 401k, PTO and more

Job Title: QA Analyst III (QTP, VSTS) Company: Location: Minneapolis, MN Description: Company: Creative Memories Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota Position: Full Time Employee Major Role Consistent with the vision and values of The Antioch Company (Creative Memories), perform the analysis and testing of software development in support of the IT quality assurance (QA) program. Execute QA plans with client needs to deliver high quality, near zero defect software solutions that are on time and within budget. REQUIRED: QTP Visual Studio, VSTS C# programming (ideal) Responsibilities 1. Establish and maintain QA policies and procedures that effectively support the Software Development Methodology (SDM) and the Antioch Application Development Framework (ADF). Assists in the audit of software development and maintenance processes to verify compliance with QA standards, methods, and procedures. 2. Support the usability and user experience [sph1] standards for both data and web applications in collaboration with enterprise architects and software developers. Create test parameters and initiate application QA tests that verify compliance with these standards. 3. Translate client application requirements into sound QA test plans for assigned projects. Develop QA activities, tasks, estimates, and timelines in partnership with the project managers and business analysts. 4. Execute System Testing (S/T) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Support the development of test plans, define test cases, track and report defects, assist in the establishment of the test environment, and support the creation of test procedures, test data, and data refresh processes. Help clients develop ?real world" test plans and test cases for UAT that will verify that applications deliver intended end user experiences. 5. Review business requirements, functional designs, and technical specifications for adherence to quality standards. 6. Perform the tracking, reporting, and correction of system defects. Identify system issues and route bug fix to software developers for resolution. Coordinate application re-testing to verify that software changes address identified issues. 7. Perform the development of automated test scripts and the usage of automated tools that validate system functionality, including stress-testing tools to validate system responsiveness and capacity. 8. Support the metrics to measure the effectiveness of the QA program on assigned projects. Execute the tracking and collection of QA metrics in team activities. Use and support the QA software application. 9. Support the improvement of QA standards and processes. Collect feedback from clients and IT team members, and conduct research into best practice QA methodologies. Recommend and implement changes to the QA program as appropriate. 10. Share status reports with stakeholders on assigned projects, including information on available resources, resource utilization, progress against plan, and current issues. 11. Support the authorization of the movement of applications from test to production, verifying that production applications comply with all quality processes and standards. Communicate significant quality issues to the project managers and IT management as appropriate. 12. Perform other duties and complete special projects as assigned. Key Performance Indicators · Testing task execution effectively assessing the quality of business applications against defined business/system requirements and user experience/usability requirements · Applications deliver expected user experience · QA activities completed on-time and within budget · Near zero defects in delivered solutions · Positive client feedback · Software/application quality problems proactively solved with minimal rework · Defects accurately tracked, communicated, and addressed using automated tools · Cost-effective implementation of process improvements that address quality issues · Cross functional communication and knowledge sharing Requirements Qualifications Education and Experience: · Associate?s degree or technical certification in Information Systems, Bachelor?s degree preferred · 5 years of IT experience · 3 years experience in software quality assurance, usability testing, and user experience testing · Solid understanding of QA best practices, testing tools, defect tracking tools, methodologies, and techniques · Thorough expertise in testing web applications and portals · Experience testing both custom built software applications and packaged software Business Systems Knowledge: · Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Visio) · Quality assurance tools and technologies · Team Foundation Server (TFS) Test bed tools including Visual Studio Testing Suite 2010 (VSTS) · QuickTest Pro (QTP) · .NET (C#) programming skills Key Competencies: · Analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills · Communication and interpersonal skills · Self-directed · Customer and quality focus · Able to manage and complete multiple concurrent projects with aggressive deadlines · Ability to successfully operate in a highly matrixed organization Work Environment Work is typically performed in a standard office setting working at a desk or table on a level surface. Minimal travel is expected. May be required to work more hours than normal during a regular workweek depending on workload and deadline requirements.

Job Title: QA Analyst Company: LabCorp Location: Minnetonka, MN Description: Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings (LabCorp), an S&P 500 company, is a pioneer in commercializing new diagnostic technologies and the first in its industry to embrace genomic testing. With annual revenues of $3.6 billion in 2006, more than 25,000 employees nationwide, and more than 220,000 clients, LabCorp offers clinical assays, ranging from routine blood analyses to HIV and genomic testing. LabCorp combines its expertise in innovative clinical testing technology with its Centers of Excellence: The Center for Molecular Biology and Pathology, National Genetics Institute, Inc., ViroMed Laboratories, Inc., The Center for Esoteric Testing, DIANON Systems, Inc., US LABS, and Esoterix. Our clients include physicians, government agencies, managed care organizations, hospitals, clinical labs, and pharmaceutical companies.BenefitsWith a career at LabCorp, you'll be connected to the lives of people worldwide. But we know, there is one life that is constantly on your mind - yours. That's why our benefits are designed to take care of the most important life essentials, so you don't have to. LabCorp's benefits program is designed to meet your personal needs by offering you choice and flexibility. Heathcare? Medical? Dental? Optical? Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts? Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsFinancial Security? Cash Balance Retirement Plan? Employees' Savings Plan (401K) with Company Match? Employee Stock Purchase Plan? Basic Life Insurance? Business Travel Accident Insurance? Dependent Life Insurance? Long-Term Disability Insurance? Optional Accidental Death and Personal Loss (AD&PL) Insurance? Optional Life? Short Term Disability Insurance? Specified Critical Illness Insurance? Whole Life InsuranceLife Balance Programs? Adoption Assistance Program? Auto and Homeowner's Insurance ? Credit Union Membership? Employee Assistance Program? Legal Assistance Program? Health Management Programs? NextSteps? Lifestyle Improvement ProgramsCareer Development? EXcell Mentoring Partnership Program? LabCorp CBCS University? LabCorp Executive Development Program? Supervisor Development Training? Tuition Refund PlanCommunity Involvement? Matching Gift Program? Personal Leave Bank Donation? Volunteer ProgramQA AnalystMinnetonka, MN Job Description : Our ViroMed Laboratory is accepting applications for a QA Analyst who wants to work in a fast paced, challenging health care environment. This is a senior level position, which provides leadership in the areas of quality assurance, quality control, quality related training, and standardization compliance within our clinical laboratory. This position will perform project management activities as they relate to identified areas within the laboratory requiring standardization to improve the quality and/or efficiency of our operations. Work Experience Requirements · 5-7+ years of experience in quality assurance or compliance capacity · Experience working with federal and state regulatory requirements and agencies, e.g., CLIA · Experience working with CAPA systems · Experience with internal auditing · Experience writing SOPs · Experience trending and analyzing data · Experience working with GMP, GLP desired · Experience working with OSHA regulations and Bloodborne pathogens programs Attributes · Able to effectively communicate in one-on-one situations and group situations · Able to organize and present compliance & regulatory material that is user-friendly · Able to share compliance & regulatory knowledge with staff at all levels · Able to coach and mentor junior staff · Able to manage special projects within designated timeframes · Highly collaborative work style Job Requirements : Normally a B.A./B.S. Degree in Medical Technology Job Title: QA Analyst Location: Minnetonka, MN Status: Full Time Job Category: Laboratory Support, Quality Assurance and Quality Control Requisition Number: 104073

Job Title: Facets IT QA Analyst - IT Healthcare Company: UPP Technology Location: Minnetonka, MN Description: Upp, Technology, Inc. is a global provider of IT jobs and staffing, the IRMS software suite and innovative technology solutions. We help Commercial, Government, Healthcare and other clients achieve and sustain business value. Join us!Consulting engagement at a major organization in the Healthcare service industry. Upp is now seeking a:Facets IT QA AnalystREQUIREMENTS:3-5 years of Facets QA/Testing.Excellent problem solving skills.Very detailed and organized.Experience in establishing QA quality control policies in accordance to best practices.Define benchmarks and measures.Develop and execute test plans.Issue resolutions with business and technical teams.Document test results.Upp offers relocation assistance or non-tax travel funds. A full plate of benefits is offered for full-time employees of Upp, and we work with consultants on an hourly basis as well. Upp provides Enterprise Systems Integration, Data Management, Infrastructure Support, Security & Compliance and Custom Application Development to leading organizations across the industrial spectrum. For more on this and other opportunities with Upp, visit us at http://www.upp.com.Upp Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: BA/QA Analyst Company: iTech Solutions, Inc Location: Minneapolis, MN Description: BA/QA Analyst (Other Job Titles Include: Business Analysts, Sr. Business Analysts, Senior Business Analysts, Senior Business Analyst, BA, Sr. BA, Senior BA, Software Methodolgy Analysts, Analysts, Systems Analyst, System Analysts, QA Analyst, Quality Assurance Analyst)Since 1995, iTech Solutions Inc., has been providing IT Consulting and Direct Hire Services to the Insurance, Financial, Communications, Manufacturing and Government sectors with local offices in Connecticut, Minnesota and New Jersey / Pennsylvania area. Our recruiting strategy is simple, if you want to find qualified IT professionals then use IT professionals to find them. So at iTech Solutions, our personnel are all career IT professionals with a wide range of IT experience. We can honestly say our staff understands the technologies, the complexities of finding and selecting the appropriate personnel and the pressures of running successful IT projects. Our direct client is looking for a BA/QA Analyst. Combination of BA and QA experience is required for this postion. Will advise and recommend areas of program planning and coordination. Prepare use cases and needs assessments. QA script development and testing for contact center desktop application. Experience with Mercury Test Director and HP Quality Center test management software necessary. Required Skills: Prepare use cases and needs assessments. QA script development and testing for contact center desktop application. Experience with Mercury Test Director and HP Quality Center test management software necessary. MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK FULL-TIME IN THE U.S. FOR ANY EMPLOYER. Our client is looking to fill this need immediately, so if you are interested in this opportunity, please send a Word copy of your resume and availability information to the iTech Solutions recruiter JoAnn Williams at Register to View or call her at Register to View . iTech Solutions is a National Professional Services Firm, specializing in Technical Staffing, Recruiting and Consulting Services for Information Technology, Engineering and Business professionals.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------iTech Solutions, Inc. does not support and will not post: Any posting that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity and employment eligibility requirements; and Any posting that requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence in the U.S. as a condition of employment, unless otherwise required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.

Job Title: Systems Qa Analyst 4 3331955 Company: Wells Fargo Location: Anoka, MN Description: Job_Posting_Title: Systems Qa Analyst 4 Requisition_Number: 31955 Executive Org_Description: WHOLESALE BANKING Schedule Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 State: MN City: ANOKA Zip_Code: 55303 Job_Contact_Company: Wells Fargo Job Description: The Quality Assurance Lead-s main responsibility is to participate & lead basic to medium project testing efforts by preparing/implementing test plan strategies from conception to implementation. Will also provide governance of QA and IT processes/methodologies through personal leadership and via training opportunities for team members. Helps with/coordinates the project workload and ensures RCIS - distributed software meets QA processes/methodologies. DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES Acts as a lead/reviewer in the assessment of documentation and usage of integrated methodologies/processes. Conducts QA reviews - ensures that documented processes meet RCIS established Development standards. Works with Project Mgrs to establish & maintain the proper level of testing coverage on personal and team projects. Ensures team members fully understand QA methodologies and QA project documentation and project artifacts meet /adhere to business practices. Ensures the team defines, documents, applies repeatable processes/procedures on all assigned projects. Define processes, tools, metrics, and governances for the QA area, and how specific methodology fits within the agile/waterfall processes. Coordinates testing activities on projects. Creates test plan strategies for own project - reviews and provides feedback on those written by others. Ensures testing team executes tests in the right VM setup, right server environment, platform, and/or configuration for the right phase of testing, i.e. functional, integration, or regression. Ensures that the proper data exists for all assigned project work. Assists in providing estimates, test plan strategy/test plan creation, and in the execution of feature/functional integration, and regression tests. Trains & governs RCIS QA Assurance processes/methodologies and later governs IT methodologies. Leads UAT testing efforts by working with UAT participants to ensure proper methodology, processes/expectations are followed and met. Insures quality even in the highest pressured environments. Ensures project processes are followed, accurate, complete, and that the business requirements are met.i.e. the customer needs are met. Ensures quality is not sacrificed for the sake of only completing project objectives. Monitors IT Product Development Group-s processes and metrics. Trains/mentors QA team members according to QA disciplines placed into action. Establishes & rolls out metrics on findings. Provides an assessment to RCIS IT Managers for RCIS software project releases if they are not meeting an acceptable level of quality via QA governance findings. Makes inquiries on environments used for testing to make sure they meet standards. Researches new products/industry methodologies - facilitates the development of new concepts, techniques, & standards. Produces metrics for area of responsibility both on a regular and an adhoc basis to include on IT score card. Promotes/ensures that QA and Organizational Vision, Values and Goals are followed and achieved. Provides input to the development and then feedback to the manager on Team Member objectives and targets. (360 degree feedback) Supports and enforces Conflict Resolution process; handles escalated issues. Defines touch points, review process, audit process to ensure staff-s adherence to practices. Leads/participates in completing the work on multiple projects within a release which may include scheduling, time estimation and resource needs for all approved projects. Creates/develops templates & checklists to better assist tm's with their work. Defines, strategizes, implements, and communicates plans towards ideal future state. Develops strategies/prescribes steps designed to ensure results are achieved & rules are in compliance w/standards. Basic Qualifications: 5 years IT quality assurance and systems/application testing experience. Minimum Qualifications: 4 year degree and 5 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience to be defined as: 4 years experience in developing test plans, test cases (manual, automated, or performance), test procedures, test scripts, expected results, and the usage of a testing tool. Preferably, Quality Center, Quick Test Pro (QTP), or LoadRunner. Proven ability to understand complex test environments and configurations, and manage testing efforts from planning through to execution. Ability to handle multiple projects and directives and work in a fast-paced work environment. Demonstrated understanding of project management, project planning and risk mitigation experience. Proven leadership skill sets (Build processes from the ground up and coach others on processes) Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with individuals within all levels of technical and non-technical roles (Developers, Project Managers and external Customers) Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with acceptable levels of supporting documentation. In depth understanding of the Software Development processes (Agile and Waterfall) and Testing Methodologies. Understanding of the approach of working on agile teams versus waterfall teams. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Must have proficiency with the Microsoft Suite tools for projects. Preferred Skills: -Experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle ( SDLC ). Experience in leading QA teams, and their work efforts. Experience in defect tracking, reporting, and metrics for testing. Experience and understanding of client server and web architectures. Experience and understanding of application servers. Experience in data testing and in understanding database servers. Experience collaborating on projects with Project Managers / PMO office. Exposure to diverse platforms and operating systems, including current and emerging technologies. Exposure to Crop Insurance a plus, but not mandatory. How to Express Interest in This Job: Wells Fargo invites you to apply for this job at (please use the apply button below)> PSEA / APPLICANT _NW/ HRMS /c/HRS_ HRAM .HRS_CE. GBL?P age=HRS_CE_HM_ PRE&A ction=A&SiteID=1&Opening=31955. 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Job Title: Quality Assurance Analyst Company: Ajilon Location: Minneapolis, MN Description: Ajilon is a premier provider of information technology services. With 15,000 employees worldwide, Ajilon is a company full of opportunities and exciting new challenges. If you're an IT professional looking for exciting, new opportunities, look to Ajilon Consulting. As a frontrunner of IT services, our people are always in demand. Our clients span a wide variety of industries, so you'll benefit from a challenging, varied environment. At Ajilon Consulting, we don't just invest in technology, we invest in people.PLEASE REPLY WITH A WORD COPY OF YOUR RESUME.Complete Description: Implement the QA test policy, process, controls, and strategy including test management tools, testing practices, methodologies, quality assurance acceptance criteria, and other quality assurance deliverables which will be used for testing as determined by the project requirements. Define and build test scenarios and test cases. Execute tests and report test results. Provide metrics for analysis and reporting to measure quality assurance effectiveness.Expereince in Test Director or Quality Center required. Behavior Characteristics: Self-starter, flexible, good team player Desired Experience:SDLC 4 Years Quality Control 5 Years MS Office Required 4 Years Test Management tool - Test Director/Quality Center 5 YearsYears of Experience Required: More than 5 years

Job Title: QA Analyst Company: Lab Corp Location: Minnetonka, MN Description: Our ViroMed Laboratory is accepting applications for a QA Analyst who wants to work in a fast paced, challenging health care environment. This is a senior level position, which provides leadership in the areas of quality assurance, quality control, quality related training, and standardization compliance within our clinical laboratory. This position will perform project management activities as they relate to identified areas within the laboratory requiring standardization to improve the quality and/or efficiency of our operations. Work Experience Requirements · 5-7+ years of experience in quality assurance or compliance capacity · Experience working with federal and state regulatory requirements and agencies, e.g., CLIA · Experience working with CAPA systems · Experience with internal auditing · Experience writing SOPs · Experience trending and analyzing data · Experience working with GMP, GLP desired · Experience working with OSHA regulations and Bloodborne pathogens programs Attributes · Able to effectively communicate in one-on-one situations and group situations · Able to organize and present compliance & regulatory material that is user-friendly · Able to share compliance & regulatory knowledge with staff at all levels · Able to coach and mentor junior staff · Able to manage special projects within designated timeframes · Highly collaborative work style

Job Title: Quality Sr Professional - QA Analyst Company: Computer Sciences Corporation Location: Minneapolis, MN Description: CSC is looking for a Data Warehouse Quality Assurance Analyst to test the integration of data sources into the data center. The ideal candidate will complete unit and system test the load process from raw data load and data translation to load into database staging, prep and warehouse tables.Establishes and documents a tailored strategy quality plan in collaboration with the project manager, for the performance of quality assurance activities for assigned project or task.Develops and maintains quality assurance documentation for projects and tasks to include quality metrics. Ensures documentation complies with established software development standards, policies and procedures or best practices.Will complete unit and system test the load process from raw data load and data translation to load into database staging, prep, and warehouse tables. Also, coordinate UAT with the client business users.Conducts assessments and evaluations through independent analysis and interpretation of objective and subjective evidence to verify compliance to established standards and applicable quality plan. Determines level of process and product quality. Develops written reports of findings; escalates unresolved issues to appropriate management levels.Evaluates work products to independently assess quality and reports findings. Researches alternative solutions to problems, determines proper approaches, makes verbal and/or written recommendations to appropriate parties and implements solutions.Gathers uses and analyzes defect metrics data. Assists in presenting analysis findings to the appropriate levels of management verbally and through the preparation of periodic written reports.Participates in special projects, external audits and process improvements in support of quality assurance initiatives.Assists management in the definition and maintenance of an effective and efficient quality program, including the development and presentation of associated training and familiarization to affected staff. Revises standard practices and procedures as appropriate.Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Analyst Company: iTech Solutions, Inc. Location: Plymouth, MN Description: Company: iTech Solutions, Inc. Job Title: Quality Assurance Analyst Jobid: itechsolutions-JBJO1511 Job Location: Plymouth, MN, 55446, USA Description: Posting #: JBJO1511 Title: Quality Assurance Analyst Skills: Location: MN - Plymouth Type: Length: 4 Months Description: Quality Assurance Analyst Since 1995, iTech Solutions Inc., has been providing IT Consulting and Direct Hire Services to the Insurance, Financial, Communications, Manufacturing and Government sectors with local offices in Connecticut, Minnesota and New Jersey / Pennsylvania area. Our recruiting strategy is simple, if you want to find qualified IT professionals then use IT professionals to find them. So at iTech Solutions, our personnel are all career IT professionals with a wide range of IT experience. We can honestly say our staff understands the technologies, the complexities of finding and selecting the appropriate personnel and the pressures of running successful IT projects. Our direct client is looking for Quality Assurance Analyst Testing Web and database applications (SQL Server, Oracle) Develop Test plans and test cases, project estimates Review designs of systems, implement test plans Requirements: Required : -At least 5 years of experience testing web applications -Experience with database testing ( MS SQL Server or /and Oracle) -Experience creating test cases and logging defects in Test Director - Experience working with web services will be preferred -Designs software QA methods and procedures for use by QA and development staff to ensure all information systems meet minimum company standards and end user requirements -Develop QA test plans and project staffing estimates -Work closely with the other members of the Development Team and Marketing to review the designs of systems, implement test plans, and test the quality of software products. -Work closely with the Development team to insure the effectiveness and quality of the components and systems developed