Software Quality Assurance Associate

The Fountain Group LLC

Lake Forest, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$37–$46 Per Hour
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Agile Programming Methodologies, Biology, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Cloud Computing, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Functional Testing, Healthcare, Internet Security, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, People Management, Product Safety, Product Support, Quality Assurance, Regression Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Testing, Test Automation, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Lake Forest, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Quality Assurance Professional
Lake Forest, IL (Fully Onsite)
Pay: $37–46/hour
Duration: 3 Months (available for extensions based on performance and
Non-Exempt Contract Position
 
We are seeking a Quality Assurance Professional to join a leading Diagnostics organization in Lake Forest, IL. This role is responsible for conducting quality-related activities to ensure consistent, high-quality documents, services, products, and processes while supporting regulatory compliance for healthcare products.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct quality assurance activities to support compliant products, processes, and services
  • Define project goals, timelines, and milestones while ensuring timely completion
  • Deliver practical, innovative, and compliant solutions aligned with organizational objectives
  • Lead projects with cross-functional scope when needed
  • Collaborate effectively with employees, managers, and stakeholders across functions
  • Communicate project updates and recommendations confidently with leadership and peers
  • Implement tactical solutions and contribute expertise across QA functions
  • Influence project scope and direction through quality leadership
  • Provide guidance and training to QA professionals and technicians
  • Oversee QA professionals and/or contractors when applicable
  • Maintain effectiveness of the Quality System, subsystems, and key processes
  • Address non-compliance issues promptly in accordance with site, division, and corporate policies
  • Support risk management activities related to product safety and efficacy
  • Create and review risk management documentation to reduce or eliminate risk
  • Make independent decisions within defined parameters while ensuring compliance
 
Required Qualifications
  • Apprenticeship or Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Engineering, or closely related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Quality or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Healthcare industry experience preferred
  • Proven track record of completing successful projects and driving compliance outcomes
 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Knowledge of cloud-based software applications
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity standards
  • Knowledge of Agile development methodologies
 
Top Skills Required
  • Execution of SDLC activities and defect lifecycle management, including authoring/review/approval of deliverables
  • End-to-end manual and automated test execution (functional, regression, UAT, etc.)
  • Strong quality mindset with ownership through completion
  • Ability to quickly adapt to existing systems and processes
  • Previous SQA experience with Client and use of ALM application preferred
 
If you are an experienced QA professional with strong compliance and software quality expertise, apply today.

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About the Company

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The Fountain Group LLC

The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.thefountaingroup.com/