Quality Assurance Analyst

PPH-Domestic-Core-IZ

Full Time

81486BR

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Analyst will:

• Perform testing of registry software to ensure the efficiency of applications used by the Immunization Branch.
• Perform unit, functional, regression, user acceptance and release testing, establish and improve software release processes / procedures.
• Assist with design, analysis, maintenance, documentation, and testing of software, e.g. test Immunization Branch software to resolve application issues.
• Create and document test strategies / test plans / test cases to perform testing.
• Establish and improve quality assurance processes / procedures.
• Advise or train users regarding the technical aspects and use of standard software packages, e.g. work with individual users to improve data quality.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $67,000 - $143,800 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) is dedicated to improving health and reducing the burden of disease in the world's most vulnerable populations. It integrates UCSF expertise in all of the health, social, and biological sciences, and focuses that expertise on pressing issues in global health. IGHS works with partners in countries throughout the world to achieve these aims. IGHS seeks to improve health worldwide, especially in developing countries, through research that informs policy. IGHS is committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment as we work towards becoming an anti-racist organization. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please see our statement on anti-racism here: https://globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/statement-structural-racism.

The California Department of Public Health is dedicated to optimizing the health and well-being of the people in California.Immunizations are one of public health's greatest achievements. Vaccines help prevent diseases and help keep Californians of all ages healthy. The Immunization program provides leadership and support to public and private sector efforts to protect the population against vaccine-preventable diseases.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 2-3 years' experience in the health field
• Minimum 1+ years of related experience
• Working knowledge of software functions and analysis
• Working understanding of the design, development and analysis of software. Working skills associated with software design, modification, implementation and analysis
• Understands compliance requirements for applicable industry or agency standards
• Interpersonal skills in order to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner
• Self-motivated, ability to learn quickly, meet deadlines, works independently and as part of a team and demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge relating to the design, development and analysis of software.
• Working skills in software lifecycle management
• Working skills in software testing
• Working skills in understanding and implementing the release cycles
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to manipulate and manage data of reports
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present reports for proposals and other reports as needed
• Advanced knowledge of SQL

Preferred Qualifications

• Working understanding of the use of automated testing tools, including skill to perform automated QA procedures
• Working knowledge of other areas of IT. Knowledge of department processes and procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft DevOps for defect management

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

006937 QA RELEASE MGT ANL 2

Job Category

Technical & Technologist

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), Richmond, CA

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Remote- if return to office, Richmond CDPH to be home location